Alternative Solutions to the Workplace Drug Problem: Results of a Survey of Personnel Managers

Abstract

The authors conducted a survey of personnel managers to learn more about the prevalence of employee drug use and employer substance abuse programs.

A pilot study of an interactive web site in the workplace for reducing alcohol consumption

“…Rosse, Crown, and Feldman (1990) estimated that 25% of private firms have drug education programs, 61% have employee assistance programs, and 24% maintain drugtesting programs. The efficacy of workplace prevention programs has been demonstrated in several studies.…”

Legalization of drugs: Effects on the workplace

“…The first set of questions pertained to the organization's experience with drug use (these results are described in more detail in Rosse, Crown, & Feldman, 1990). Personnel managers were first asked about the extent of drug use other than alcohol among their employees on or off the job (drugs were defined as marijuana, cocaine, "crack," heroin and other opiates, amphetamines, barbiturates, PCP, and LSD and other hallucinogens).…”

Effects of alcohol intoxication on risk taking, strategy, and error rate in visuomotor performance.

“…Alcohol intoxication is not uncommon among certain groups of employees (e.g., Rosse, Crown, & Feldman, 1990). Diminished task performance during or following intoxication may result in lost productivity, property damage, injury, or loss of life, especially when intoxicated persons are truck drivers, pilots, officers in control of a large vessel, or air traffic controllers.…”