Alcoholism in Industry

This thesis is being archived as a Digitized Shelf Copy for campus access to current students and staff only. We currently cannot provide this open access without the author's permission. If you are the author of this work and desire to provide it open access or wish access removed please contact the Wahlstrom Library to discuss permission.This study traced the change in attitude toward alcoholism from one of "moral weakness" to a recognized "disease" by both industry and society. Empirical research conducted for this study indicates that reduction or elimination of alcoholism in industry is achieved primarily through well designed and individualized company rehabilitation programs. Therefore, the essential components of an effective alcoholism program are analyzed and discussed in detail. Recommendations for further research are also presented