Roughly three-quarters of the population is currently employed. It is perhaps inevitable then that the effects of drinking too much are often felt in the workplace. Many of us will recognise how alcohol can manifest at work; whether as a bonding tool, a reward, after-work drinks, or at a networking event, alcohol is frequently presented as the main attraction, regardless of our comfort with that!
The world of work has also changed for many of us in recent times, with factors such as flexible working hours, remote working, freelancing, and the rise of the ‘gig economy’ (taking on short-term contracts or freelance roles instead of traditional jobs). However, the workplace, in whatever form it takes, remains a valuable setting to help people identify alcohol problems and overcome them.