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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

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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.

 

What's New at Ensuring Solutions

New Center for Integrated Behavioral Health Policy Chartered

WASHINGTON — 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 >

Study Shows Most Employed Substance Users Abuse Alcohol

A study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration finds that more heavy alcohol users are employed full-time than illicit drug users. Employers can help ensure safe, healthy and productive work settings by being sure to incorporate alcohol screening and brief interventions into their drug-free workplace policies. read more >

 
 
Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems
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Ensuring Solutions is supported by a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts

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