Abstract

OCHOA MANGADO, Enriqueta. Alcohol consumption and occupational health: Review and lines of action. Med. segur. trab. [online]. 2011, vol.57, suppl.1, pp.173-187. ISSN 1989-7790.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0465-546X2011000500011.

The consumption of alcohol and other drugs has high prevalence in the society in general, and in working population especially, affecting the occupational area. The repercussion of the consumption of these substances in the working environment is very important (diseases, occupational accidents, absenteeism, occupational disabilities, decrease of the productivity...). We describe the fundamental aspects of the psychopharmacology of alcohol, diagnosis of dependence and the treatment for alcohol dependence. Political measurements are necessary in the occupational area to prevent and minimize the risks derived from the consumption of these substances. Programs of prevention and support which offer basic information and orientation to the medical approach of the affected workers should be included.

Keywords : Alcohol; occupational health; dependence; psychosocial risks; prevention; treatment.

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