title: Combating alcoholism in the workplace.
abstract: This article describes occupational assistance-employee assistance programs, which are designed to combat alcoholism in industry. The author, who administers various types of programs, describes the history, conceptual framework, and essential ingredients of a successful program. Relevant legislation, as well as implications for social work, is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D000124:Achievement; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001900:Boston; D006801:Humans; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric