Citation

Crofton J. Alcohol Alcohol. 1987; 22(4): 321-325.

Affiliation

Scottish Health Education Coordinating Committee.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Oxford University Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3322309

Abstract

In Britain about 9% of males experience alcohol problems at work. Although heavy drinkers have a higher rate, the majority of work problems occur in light or moderate drinkers as these are more numerous. Some data are given on impairment of skills, hangover rates, alcohol-related accidents and lunchtime drinking. Due to extrapolation from the present limited data, there are great difficulties in calculating economic costs; estimates have varied from pounds 60 million to pounds 2 billion a year. In view of the human and economic costs a number of bodies are now making efforts to encourage alcohol policies in the workplace. Further research is required on many aspects of the problem.

Language: en