This paper will provide a comprehensive overview and critique of what is known about workplace substance abuse prevention and early intervention. Key findings from the CSAP/SAMHSA workplace managed care inititive, in-depth re-analysis of national survey data such as the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse and the National Survey of Worksite Employee Assistance Programs, and results from collaborative research efforts and focus groups will be presented. The data describe alcohol and other drug use and abuse characteristics, patterns, and trends in the workplace. Detailed analysis of such factors as age, gender, occupational type, region and other parameters will be examined within the context of known health and socio-economic and cultural theories. Methodological concerns such as design and response rates will be addressed along with research, cost and policy implications. Special attention will be placed on youthful worker and multigenerational populations. See wmcare.samhsa.gov (soon to be http://workplace.samhsa.gov)
Learning Objectives: This overview will enable the participant to: (1) understand the level of substance abuse within the workplace from newly analyzed secondary analysis; (2) describe the impact of stigma attached to substance abuse; (3) identify the implications of our nation's changing workforce for future workplace-related sustance abuse; (4) discuss promising high tech and high touch interventions for health care providers; and (5) prioritize directions for future policy and research.
Keywords: Alcohol Use, Prevention
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: a series of complex secondary research funded by CSAP/SAMHSA is being discussed. Research firms involved in the research include: RTI, PIRE and University of New Mexico.
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: I am employeed by CSAP/SAMHSA and am responsible for the funded research.