Management of Alcohol and Drug-Related Issues in the Workplace

Download or read book Management of Alcohol and Drug-Related Issues in the Workplace written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abuse of drugs and alcohol may cause serious difficulties at work including deterioration in job performance. Abuse is caused by a range of personal, family, social or work situations or a combination of such factors. This report presents a variety of multidisciplinary approaches to the prevention, assistance, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol- and drug-related problems in the workplace. Although experience has shown the difficulty of eliminating substance abuse, the policies presented are likely to yield constructive results for workers and employers alike.