An employer cannot require alcohol treatment. However, if alcoholism has negatively impacted an employee's work performance, the employer may offer that employee the opportunity to seek help as an alternative to being terminated. An employer can make accommodations for an employee struggling with alcoholism or addiction to substances like cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine.  These accommodations include: Providing a work environment that is free of drugs and alcohol Offering help to the employee in finding substance abuse treatment Assisting the employee in obtaining transportation or child care during substance abuse treatment appointments Placing the employee on unpaid leave while they attend substance abuse treatment programs.