Transkription

The audio recording of a presentation by Dr.med. Ursula Davatz from 3.12.2023 deals with substance abuse in the work context. Davatz first explains the mode of action of addictive substances as rapid emotion regulators that cause addiction by establishing reflexive problem-solving strategies in the emotional brain. The second part presents a communicative approach to intervention in the workplace based on emphatic listening and targeted questions rather than moral condemnations or punishments. The goal is not immediate abstinence, but a learning process that encourages reflection and alternative coping strategies to overcome substance use as a coping strategy.