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Occupational risk factors in alcoholism
M Clarke1, B Farid, H Romaniuk
1Drug Dependence Unit, St Mary Abbots Hospital, London, UK.
British Journal of Addiction
|December 1, 1990
Summary
Occupational risk factors for alcoholism, such as workplace alcohol availability and social pressure, did not significantly influence problem drinkers seeking psychological treatment. These factors are more relevant to those experiencing physical consequences of alcohol misuse.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Addiction Research
- Psychology
Background:
- Previous research identified eight risk factors common in occupations with high alcoholism rates.
- Six specific factors were investigated: workplace alcohol availability, social pressure, work-related family separation, lack of supervision, colleague collusion, and occupational stresses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of six identified occupational risk factors on problem drinkers attending a community drug treatment center.
- To determine if these factors are significant in the development or maintenance of alcohol problems in this specific population.
Main Methods:
- A sample of problem drinkers from a London community drug treatment center was studied.
- The presence and influence of six pre-defined occupational risk factors were assessed.
Main Results:
- None of the six investigated occupational risk factors demonstrated a significant influence on the alcohol problems of the study subjects.
- This finding contrasts with previous research linking these factors to individuals seeking medical treatment for physical alcohol misuse consequences.
Conclusions:
- The investigated occupational risk factors are not significant for individuals presenting for psychological alcohol treatment.
- These factors appear more relevant to populations seeking medical care for the physical effects of long-term alcohol misuse.
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