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Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in the Workforce and Workplace, 9781433812446
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Analyzing workplace substance involvement, this work debunks persistent myths from the war on drugs era by critically reviewing national studies and government reports. It exposes methodological shortcomings and sensational reporting, underscoring the need for solid evidence in policy and management.

Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in the Workforce and Workplace

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    269 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2012

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Summary

In this authoritative book, Michael R. Frone takes a close, hard look at what we know and don’t know about workforce and workplace substance involvement. In doing so, he exposes the lack of evidence behind many popular myths that have persisted since the 98 s “war on drugs.” Frone’s comprehensive review covers nearly all of the related research conducted over the past 2 -3 years, including several national studies and government reports as well as the broader research literature. In partic…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781433812446
ISBN-10:1433812444
Author:Michael R. Frone
Publisher:American Psychological Association
Imprint:American Psychological Association
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:269
Release Date:14 November 2012
Weight:667g
Dimensions:254mm x 178mm
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About The Author

Michael R. Frone

Michael R. Frone, PhD, is a social amp ndash organizational psychologist and a senior research scientist at the Research Institute on Addictions, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. His research has focused on employee mental health, physical health, and substance use. He also has conducted research on stressful life events and alcohol use, the measurement and outcomes of alcohol and marijuana expectancies, and motivational models of alcohol use and alcohol-related problems. Dr. Frone has conducted or collaborated on several national surveys. He has published numerous book chapters and journal articles, and coedited the volumes The Psychology of Workplace Safety and the Handbook of Work Stress. He was an associate editor for the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, and Organizational Research Methods. Dr. Frone also has served as an ad hoc reviewer for 25 scientific journals covering a number of substantive areas, such as organizational behavior and management, psychology and sociology of health, and alcohol and drug use.

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