title: [Addiction problems in the occupational environment].
abstract: The article discusses the context of a topic currently very much under discussion in Switzerland. It provides reflections on the concept of "addiction"--better replaced by "dependence syndrome"--and summarizes the few research results concerning the Swiss situation. Due to the lack of basic epidemiological data the prevalence of "dependence-related" problems at the work place and the actual consequences and costs of substance abuse can only be estimated. In a society with rapidly changing working conditions and requirements the common stereotypes of "alcohol-prone" occupations need a critical revision. Theoretical hypotheses are most advanced in the area of substance abuse in relationship to work-related stress coping.
authors.affiliation: Schweizerische Fachstelle für Alkohol- und andere Drogenprobleme, Lausanne.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fahrenkrug
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*
vernacular_title: Suchtprobleme in der Arbeitswelt.