BEHAVIOUR AT WORK ALCOHOLISM

PRESENTORS Irene Wanjiku Murugi Kahare Sadam Ali Gabriella Ikenye Archibald Macharia Wanuma Charles Miano

Definition of Alcoholism It is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychological, and environmental factors influencing its progression and manifestation. They also acknowledge that the disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortion in thinking, most notably denial.

Ethical concepts to note Moral responsibility: Individual or Communal approach Moral intellect is distorted Human conscience slowly deteriorating.

Causes of Alcoholism The exact cause of alcoholism is unknown. Risk factors attributed to alcoholism include: Inheritance among families Psychiatric conditions e.g depression & anxiety Poverty, social isolation and shyness

Some studies have suggested that people who need comparatively more alcohol to achieve the an effect of euphoria are more likely to become alcohol dependent. Alcohol also has a “reward mechanism” in the brain associated with the release of dopamine (a hormone associate with pleasure) during its consumption. Therefore, a consumers need to achieve this sense of pleasure may lead to consequent dependence

Signs and symptoms of Alcoholism in the work place Change in work attendance; Behavioural changes Strained relationships Performance problems

Cont.. Employee relations programs Intervention Health promotion.

Managing alcoholism at work places. Dealing with employees with a possible alcoholism problem Information and training Alcohol policy Screening especially in safety sensitive industries Employee assistance programs

Effects of alcoholism at work places Leave and attendance e.g. sick leave, absence from work. Performance problems e.g. missed deadlines Relationships at work may be strained Negative behavior at work for example moods, sleeping at work

Alcohol management policies Purpose of an alcohol and drug abuse work place policy. NACADA outlines the advantages such as: Increasing staff morale and confidence Organization creates awareness of drug uses and effects Establishing of corporate culture and practices

Cont.. Contents of an alcohol and drug abuse work place policy. It should include: Organization definition of what constitutes alcohol and drug abuse Measures to reduce alcohol and drug abuse Good employment practices Prevention of drug and alcohol abuse problems through education, training and counselling

Cont.. Procedures to deal with alcohol and drug abuse People responsible for policy implementation

Alcoholism policies adopted in Kenya Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Chuka University

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