Factors leading to drug and alcohol use and abuse
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2008
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The abuse of alcohol and drugs can have a serious impact on individuals, families and communities, as
well as organizations where people work. There are a variety of socio-economic, psychological and
structural factors that can lead to the use or abuse of alcohol and drugs. Recognizing the high rates of
alcohol and drug use among Namibians nationally and its potential effects on the workforce, the
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (Namdeb) has recently initiated a comprehensive alcohol and drug
testing policy, and has subsequently seen a steady decrease in the percentage of workers testing
positive. I n further efforts to address substance use and abuse, Namdeb commissioned the Department
of Human Sciences at the University of Namibia (UNAM) to undertake a comprehensive, mixed-methods
investigation into the factors leading to drug and alcohol use and abuse among its employees. As
Oranjemund is currently a remote company town, this research project was expanded to include
investigating the factors leading to drug and alcohol use among Namdeb employees and their families,
the effects of drug and alcohol use on Namdeb workers, and to evaluate current efforts addressing
alcohol and drug use in Oranjemund.
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Alcohol, Drug abuse, Factors, Namdeb employees, Psychological
Citation
Maretha, M. and others. 2008. Factors Leading to Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse. Windhoek: University of Namibia Central Consultancy Bureau