Workplace prevention of alcohol- related problems is an urgent matter
Authors:
Karel Nešpor
Authors‘ workplace:
Psychiatrická léčebna Bohnice, Oddělení léčby závislostí – muži
Published in:
Čas. Lék. čes. 2012; 151: 362-364
Category:
Special Articles
Overview
Alcohol abuse in the workplace represents an urgent health and economic problem. In this review we summarize the problems caused by alcohol in the workplace and offer ways to prevent them. Brief intervention is also mentioned. Relevant recommendations to the executives at all levels of management are included.
Key words:
alcohol, workplace, brief intervention, prevention.
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