Solving alcohol problems saves lives, reduces healthcare costs and increases productivity
Alcohol problems affect employees in industries from manufacturing to information technology, from the boardroom to the shop floor. Alcohol costs American employers an estimated $134 billion in productivity losses, mostly due to missed work. With a relatively small investment in effective prevention and treatment for alcohol problems, employers can reduce costs and help employees.
The Problem
17 million adults have a serious problem with alcohol, yet only 3 million get help. Alcohol problems kill, sicken or injure hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, destroy families, contribute to violent crime, and reduce productivity.
The Solutions
What's New at Ensuring Solutions
Employers Encouraged to Participate in Drug-Free Work Week
October 20-26, 2008 is National Drug-Free Work Week. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to highlight that being drug free is key to workplace safety and health and to encourage workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help. read more >
New Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Policy Chartered
WASHINGTON (June 10, 2008) — The George Washington University Medical Center has chartered a new Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Policy, which is dedicated to changing the way that people with mental health and substance use disorders get the help they need. read more >