The Costs of Alcohol Abuse
The cost to society and business of alcohol and substance abuse is staggering.
Hangovers - A Pain in the Workplace
Excessive drinking by employees cost businesses and industries worldwide billions of dollars in absenteeism and lost productivity, but it is not the heavy drinkers.
Excessive drinking by employees cost businesses and industries worldwide billions of dollars in absenteeism and lost productivity, but it is not the heavy drinkers.
Crime and Alcohol
From your About.com guide, the latest government report on alcohol and crime contained some eye-opening facts.
From your About.com guide, the latest government report on alcohol and crime contained some eye-opening facts.
Alcohol Consumption Affecting Workplaces
A British consulting firm has reported that 79 percent of U.K. businesses report suffering from poor performance and increased absenteeism by employees due to their alcohol consumption.
A British consulting firm has reported that 79 percent of U.K. businesses report suffering from poor performance and increased absenteeism by employees due to their alcohol consumption.
Economic Cost of Alcohol Abuse
Estimates of the economic costs of alcohol abuse attempt to assess in monetary terms the damage that results from the misuse of alcohol.
Estimates of the economic costs of alcohol abuse attempt to assess in monetary terms the damage that results from the misuse of alcohol.
Alcohol-Related E.R. Visits Higher Than Thought
Emergency department visits for alcohol-related illnesses or injuries are approximately three times higher than previous estimates.
Emergency department visits for alcohol-related illnesses or injuries are approximately three times higher than previous estimates.
Even Social Drinking Increases Risky Behavior
A brain imaging study has found that after consuming alcohol, even social drinkers find it difficult to tell the difference between threatening and non-threatening social stimulus.
A brain imaging study has found that after consuming alcohol, even social drinkers find it difficult to tell the difference between threatening and non-threatening social stimulus.
Treatment Spending Shrinks
Taxpayers are paying more and private insurance companies are paying less for mental health and substance abuse treatment in the United States.
Taxpayers are paying more and private insurance companies are paying less for mental health and substance abuse treatment in the United States.
Alcohol Use
There are over 20,000 alcohol-induced deaths in the United States each year, not including motor vehicle fatalities.
There are over 20,000 alcohol-induced deaths in the United States each year, not including motor vehicle fatalities.