SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DEPENDENCE AND THE WORKPLACE: A LITERATURE OVERVIEW

Authors

  • Breggie Smook PhD student, Social Worker, SANCA Nelspruit
  • Marie Ubbink Department of Social Work, North-West University: Potchefstroom Campus
  • Elma Ryke Department of Social Work, North-West University: Potchefstroom Campus
  • Herman Strydom Department of Social Work, North-West University: Potchefstroom Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/50-1-16

Abstract

Substance abuse and dependence among the employed have massive cost implications for South Africa. Employers are legally obliged to provide opportunities for the treatment of substance dependence before dismissal is considered. Problem areas are the following: inadequate identification of employees with substance-abuse problems, infrequent treatment referrals, and overlooking of substance abuse in the workplace. This article attempts to address these issues by providing an overview of literature dealing with the problem of substance abuse and dependence in the workplace. Addressing this problem calls for specialist intervention measures, which are discussed in the article.

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2014-04-30

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Smook, B., Ubbink, M., Ryke, E., & Strydom, H. (2014). SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DEPENDENCE AND THE WORKPLACE: A LITERATURE OVERVIEW. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 50(1), 59–83. https://doi.org/10.15270/50-1-16

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