Alcohol and Drug Related Problems at Work
Alcohol and Drug Related Problems at Work
This timely volume examines the advantages of establishing workplace substance abuse initiatives and shows how enterprises of all sizes can set up and implement their own programs to deal with this growing problem. This book reviews the physiological effects of alcohol and drugs and the social demographic factors that come into play, as well as the array of problems relating to intoxication, regular use, and dependency as they affect the workplace. The volume also considers the overall paradigm shift toward prevention and demonstrates why the workplace is not only an appropriate place to launch drug and alcohol prevention programs–but in many ways such programs are a win-win proposition for employers and workers alike. While offering numerous examples of drug and alcohol policies from companies around the world, the volume presents a useful framework and step-by-step guidance on implementing and sustaining such prevention programs. It focuses on key concerns such as program feasibility, external and internal needs assessment, awareness and education campaigns, and training for supervisors, key staff, and workers’ representatives. In addition, it includes useful checklists, sample forms, and self-assessment tools that employers and workers can put to use in their own enterprises. An extensive list of Internet, print, and audio-visual resources is also provided.
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