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Henderson, Marion; Hutcheson, Graeme; Davies, John – 1996
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in the world and its use in the workplace can have serious consequences on safety, productivity, working relationships, and absenteeism. Some of the effects of alcohol consumption on the workplace, along with the types of responses that companies can make, are covered in this review. The text opens with a…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Drinking, Drug Use Testing
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Elliott, Karen; Shelley, Kyna – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2006
A study of records for 1 large U.S. company revealed that employees with positive drug screens were fired, whereas workers who self-disclosed drug/alcohol problems remained employed. Both groups were offered substance abuse intervention, and some previously fired workers were rehired after they received treatment. Accident results showed that…
Descriptors: Employees, Substance Abuse, Job Performance, Alcoholism