Transform Your Workplace with the AARA Speakers’ Program
A compelling corporate sponsorship opportunity that turns awareness into action, culture into care, and leadership into lasting impact.
The Hidden Crisis Costing Employers Every Day
Addiction is not a fringe issue—it is a workforce issue, a family issue, a safety issue, and a business issue. Corporate America loses more than $100 billion annually to substance use and addiction-related challenges, including lost productivity, absenteeism, injuries, turnover, and rising healthcare costs.
When an organization sponsors the AARA Speakers’ Program, it is not simply funding a presentation. It is investing in a healthier workplace culture, stronger employee support systems, and a message that says people matter.
By the Numbers
- 15.3% of employees report working under the influence of alcohol
- 2.9% report working under the influence of illicit drugs
- 70% of illegal drug users are employed full-time
- 65% of workplace accidents stem from substance abuse
- In Georgia alone, 1.3 million people are in active addiction and 900,000 are in recovery
What It Means for Your Bottom Line
- Reduced productivity and weakened performance
- Higher healthcare utilization and premium pressure
- Increased absenteeism and presenteeism
- Costly injuries, safety risks, and liability exposure
- Higher turnover, retraining, and morale challenges
Georgia’s reality is clear: the addiction epidemic touches nearly every workplace, directly or indirectly. Sponsoring this program positions your organization as part of the solution—not just for employees in need, but for families, teams, and communities across the state.
Featured Speakers Who Connect, Inspire, and Move People to Action
Jeff Breedlove
Why Audiences Respond
- Recovery advocate and policy expert
- More than 9 years in the recovery community since 2016
- 7 years advancing addiction policy at the state and federal levels
- Recognized voice helping Georgia communities respond to addiction and recovery challenges
- Trusted speaker on healthier, recovery-supportive workplaces
Scott Cochran
Why Audiences Respond
- Champion mindset coach and nationally respected motivator
- 20+ years developing young men and building championship teams
- National Championship winner in football
- Member of the recovery community bringing personal credibility and lived insight
- Expert at translating resilience, accountability, and team culture into workplace performance
What Your Sponsorship Delivers
Annual Sponsorship Investment: $15,000+
Additional speaking engagements and specialized webinars are available. This partnership creates visible impact for your company while helping AARA expand recovery-focused outreach across Georgia and beyond.
Why Organizations Choose AARA
- Proven credibility rooted in advocacy, education, and lived experience
- Speakers who combine strategic insight with stories that genuinely resonate
- A comprehensive approach that supports leadership, HR, employees, and families
- A mission that reflects compassion, accountability, and measurable workplace impact
- Deep Georgia roots with a message relevant to employers everywhere
Ready to Sponsor This Program?
If your organization wants to reduce stigma, strengthen culture, support employee wellbeing, and align with a meaningful cause, the AARA Speakers’ Program is a powerful place to start.
Sponsor this initiative and help bring transformative conversations into workplaces that need them—while positioning your company as a leader in recovery support, workforce health, and community impact.
Because every employee deserves a path toward hope, and every organization deserves the chance to thrive.
Let’s discuss how your company can sponsor a speaking engagement or create an annual partnership with AARA.