This program will introduce concepts of substance abuse as an occupational hazard for nurses. It explores the known risk factors, stigma, and workplace barriers to help-seeking which lead to delayed treatment of substance use disorders. Participants will be educated about emerging resources for earlier intervention with pathways to recovery including state-specific Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs: their goal, function and role in protecting the public while supporting nurses in recovery. Learner Objectives Will be able to list risk factors of SUD for nurses. Will be knowledgeable regarding the goal and function of Recovery Ready Workplace initiatives and their connections to Alternative to Discipline Programs for nurses. Presenters Deborah Koivula, RN; Outreach Coordinator, SPAN; Albany, New York Deborah has extensive experience in addiction medicine, working with the New York Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses (SPAN) program for over 10 years helping nurses navigate pathways to treatment and license preservation. She is knowledgeable of the laws protecting nurses in recovery and the Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs which support their optimal health and return to safe practice both locally and throughout the United States. Tracey Brown, RN, MSN, NPP Tracey has extensive experience in addiction medicine working with the New York Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses program for over 10 years helping nurses navigate pathways to treatment and license preservation. She is knowledgeable of New York state laws which protect nurses in recovery and the programs that support them. Additionally, she is familiar with other state Alternative to Discipline (ATD) programs throughout the United States and their processes for return to safe practice. Nursing CE This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.