Citation

Moore RS, Cunradi CB, Duke MR, Ames GM. Am. J. Drug Alcohol Abuse 2009; 35(5): 329-333.

Affiliation

Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation, Berkeley, California, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00952990903075042

PMID

20180660

PMCID

PMC2829730

Abstract

Background: Nationwide surveys identify food service workers as heavy alcohol users. Objectives: This article analyzes dimensions and correlates of problem drinking among young adult food service workers. Methods: A telephone survey of national restaurant chain employees yielded 1,294 completed surveys. Results: Hazardous alcohol consumption patterns were seen in 80% of men and 64% of women. Multivariate analysis showed that different dimensions of problem drinking measured by the AUDIT were associated with workers' demographic characteristics, smoking behaviour, and job category. Conclusions and Scientific Significance: These findings offer evidence of extremely high rates of alcohol misuse among young adult restaurant workers.

Language: en