Alcoholism effects within labor environments

In this study, we assess business managers’ perception of alcoholism effects in the working environment. This quantitative, descriptive and cross sectional study was conducted through questionnaires addressed to 36 companies service manufacturing industries. Main findings revealed that, although considered as a problem by investigated companies, only 22% implemented policies help alcoholic workers, 8% had prevent alcoholism. Within common prevalent attendant issues were absenteeism, delays workplace accidents. As practical contribution identified importance prevention programs related alcohol use places.