[Efficiency of an alcohol addiction prevention program at the workplace: results of an empirical study].
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.
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Klinikum Höhenried, Bernried, Deutschland. DRENNENBACH@AOL.COM
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Reinecker
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D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany / Q000453:epidemiology; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009787:Occupational Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D017132:Workplace; D055815:Young Adult