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Programmes for tobacco and alcohol users in Australian work-places
R Richmond1, N Heather, P Holt
1National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, and School of Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Drug and Alcohol Review
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Workplace programs for smoking are more common than for alcohol abuse, especially in large companies. Few programs for either substance use are evaluated or have cost data available.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health
- Public health
- Workplace wellness
Background:
- Employee health and productivity are impacted by substance use.
- Workplace interventions can address tobacco and alcohol consumption.
- Limited data exists on the availability and evaluation of these programs in Australian companies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the availability of tobacco and alcohol programs in Australian workplaces.
- To identify characteristics of companies offering such programs.
- To assess the evaluation and cost-tracking of these workplace interventions.
Main Methods:
- Survey conducted across 455 of Australia's top 600 companies.
- Data collected on program availability for tobacco and alcohol users.
- Inquiries made regarding program delivery context, evaluation, and costs.
Main Results:
- Companies were twice as likely to offer smoking programs (43%) versus alcohol programs (24%).
- Programs were more prevalent in larger companies.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) were common for general drug use but rare for alcohol (6%).
- Low evaluation rates: 21% for smoking programs and 12% for alcohol programs.
- Limited cost awareness: ~25% for smoking programs, 9% for alcohol programs.
Conclusions:
- Australian workplaces provide more support for smoking cessation than for alcohol misuse.
- Larger organizations are more likely to implement these health programs.
- Significant gaps exist in program evaluation and cost-benefit analysis for both smoking and alcohol interventions.
- Further research is needed to understand the effectiveness and economic impact of workplace substance use programs.
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