Posted on August 17, 2009 18:36
Topics: Outcomes | Rates/Reimbursement/Cost | Substance Use
Post Type: citation
This article assess the effectiveness and benefit-cost ratio of a peer-based substance abuse prevention program at a U.S. transportation company, implemented in stages from 1988 to 1990. The program also participated in federally-mandated random drug tests beginning in 1990. The study found that the combination of the peer program and drug testing was associated with roughly 33 percent fewer injuries, or a $48 million employer savings in 1999. The authors estimate that the program avoided $1,850 in per-employee injury costs, corresponding to a 26:1 benefit-cost ratio.
Miller, T.R., Zaloshnja, E., & Spicer, R.S. (2007). Effectiveness and benefit-cost ratios of peer-based workplace substance abuse prevention coupled with random testing. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 39:3, 565-573. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18746296
Authors: Ted R. Miller, Eduard Zaloshnja, Rebecca S. Spicer.
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