Addiction Treatment for Nevada Construction & Trade Workers
Your benefits or EAP may help cover treatment. We verify confidentially and for free — your employer and union are never notified.
Construction and the skilled trades are physically punishing work. Long hours, injuries, chronic pain, seasonal pressure, and a culture where nobody talks about struggling — it is a combination that leads many hardworking tradespeople toward alcohol, opioid painkillers, or stimulants just to keep going.
If that sounds familiar, you are not weak and you are not alone. Analyses of SAMHSA national survey data have repeatedly found construction among the U.S. industries with the highest rates of heavy alcohol and substance use. The good news: union trade workers usually have strong health benefits, and those benefits often cover medical detox and residential treatment.
What Makes Your Work Different
Pain and painkillers
Injuries and chronic pain are part of the trade — and opioid prescriptions after an injury are one of the most common paths into dependence. Our medical team treats pain management and addiction together, not separately.
A culture of pushing through
Asking for help can feel impossible on a job site. Treatment with us is completely confidential — your foreman, your contractor, and your local do not get notified when you call or admit.
Seasonal and schedule pressure
We admit 24/7 and can often time admission around your work schedule. Many trade workers use a slow season or time between jobs to complete treatment.
Your Questions, Answered Straight
Will my union or employer find out if I go to treatment?
No. Federal privacy law (HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, which gives substance use records extra protection) prevents us from telling anyone you are here without your written consent. If you use your health insurance, claims are processed confidentially like any other medical care.
Does union health insurance cover detox and rehab?
Most union health and welfare plans include substance use treatment benefits — federal parity law requires plans to cover addiction treatment like any other medical condition. Coverage details vary by trust fund and plan, so we verify your specific benefits for free before you commit to anything.
Can I protect my job while I am in treatment?
If your employer is covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you may be entitled to up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for treatment. Union contracts often add further protections. Our admissions team can walk you through the paperwork confidentially.
What about pain management during recovery?
Our physicians build a plan for managing legitimate pain without returning to the medications that caused the problem — including non-opioid options and, where appropriate, medication-assisted treatment.
BetterChoice Treatment Center is an independent, licensed treatment provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any labor union. Coverage depends on your specific plan — we verify it for free before you decide anything.