URMC / Employee Assistance Program / News & Events / UR Medicine EAP Blog / May 2019 May 2019 Too Special to Be Alcoholic? Suspected alcohol dependence can be difficult to spot, and we oftentimes may become afraid of what to do. This article describes a common response family members may have that, if not addressed, may make the alcohol abuse worse. When Employees Struggle with Opioid Addiction With the opioid epidemic, coworkers are likely to be aware of a suffering coworker but unaware of how to be helpful. This article helps describe a few things to keep in mind, and where to look for more information.