Description
“P-54: Is There a Problem Drinker in the Workplace?” is an official Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) pamphlet. It is a resource designed to help employers, human resources (HR) professionals, and union officials identify the signs of alcohol abuse and understand how A.A. programs can cooperate in employee recovery. 1
The pamphlet outlines several ways employers and colleagues can recognize and assist a problem drinker:
- Key Warning Signs: Indications of a problem include frequently appearing intoxicated or hungover, the smell of alcohol, lack of coordination, uncharacteristic mood swings, and missed work assignments.
- Understanding A.A.: Co-workers can assist by learning about the A.A. program, which offers support to help problem drinkers achieve and maintain sobriety.
- A.A. Cooperation: A.A. groups often collaborate with workplaces by meeting with employers, conducting employee meetings to explain recovery programs, and bringing employees with drinking problems to meetings.
