[Efficiency of an alcohol addiction prevention program at the workplace: results of an empirical study]

Nervenarzt. 2009 Mar;80(3):305-14. doi: 10.1007/s00115-008-2590-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Following an anonymous survey on health und substance use problems in 2004, a prevention program for workers at a Bavarian rehabilitation clinic was initiated. Its efficiency was evaluated by a follow-up study in 2007. The initial analysis had indicated a high rate of substance abuse. Young female employees had been identified as one of the risk groups for alcohol consumption and professional discontent. Based on these findings, a special prevention program was established. The follow-up study revealed some improvements with respect to health und substance abuse, including a significant reduction in average alcohol consumption. These findings indicate that prevention programs at the workplace are both possible and effective.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology*
  • Alcohol Drinking / prevention & control*
  • Alcoholism / epidemiology*
  • Alcoholism / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Germany / epidemiology
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Occupational Medicine / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Workplace
  • Young Adult