Drug use and its perceived consequences: A comparison of foodservice and non-foodservice employees

Kaminski, Kristen; Kitterlin-Lynch, Miranda; Cain, Lisa; Beckman, Eric

doi:10.1016/j.ijhm.2018.07.003

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“…Popular strategies such as random drug testing have proven to have limited effectiveness for drugs such as cocaine that have a very short half-life, among other limitations of drug testing. However, workplace health promotion approaches that entail better communication regarding safety, health, wellbeing, and convey balanced information about the short- and long-term impacts of cocaine use are more likely to be effective deterrent and harm reduction strategies 37 , 38 ) . Attempting to change attitudes regarding the social acceptability of cocaine use may also help reduce use.…”

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Increasing cocaine use amongst employed Australians: who is most at-risk?

2022

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Australian's cocaine use is at record levels. Large increases occurred between 2016-2019, with significant increases predominately found among employed Australians. Patterns, and prevalence of workers' cocaine use were examined using the 2016 and 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey data via frequency analyses. Logistic regression modelling identified predictors of employed Australian's: cocaine use ( 2019); and increased use over time (2016)(2017)(2018)(2019). Workers' cocaine use increased 63% between 2016-2019 (3.8%-6.2%). Predictors of use, and increased use, were age, marital status, state, remoteness, smoking status, alcohol use, and cocaine approval level. Income and psychological distress predicted cocaine use in 2019 only. Highest prevalence in 2019 occurred among workers who approved of regular cocaine use (47.9%), currently smoked (14.9%), were very highly distressed (14.0%), risky alcohol consumers (13.7%), and aged 18-24 years (13.9%). Numerous individual-level characteristics influence workers' cocaine use. Workplace cultural norms and substance use climates may facilitate increased cocaine use. The workplace is a powerful setting for cocaine prevention and intervention efforts. Potential strategies include targeting social norms, shifting positive drug use workplace cultures, and providing health and safety training focussing on the risk of use to self and co-workers whilst also examining demographic subgroups' motivations for use.

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Increasing cocaine use amongst employed Australians: who is most at-risk?

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“…Studies reveal that employee substance use is linked to health issues, driving while under the influence of substances, accidents on the jobs, poor service, lack of work cohesion, increased work and stress for coworkers, workplace costs, and high turnover rates (Bush & Lipari, 2015;Degenhardt & Hall 2012;Ghodse, 2005;Horgan et al, 2001;Kaminski et al, 2019;Moore, 1998). Research also indicates that workplace wellbeing programs and classes are important for employees because workers report feeling emotionally, physically, and mentally stable after participating in them (Edwards & Marcus, 2018).…”

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“…Kjaerheim and colleagues (1997) pointed out that stress mediated by the inability to relax after work was associated with heavy drinking, and Nusbaumer and Reiling (2002) found that people who enjoy social settings, mixing drinks, and drinking on the job chose workplaces that serve alcohol. Other quantitative research descriptively shows that restaurant workers are more likely to use illicit drugs than employees are in other jobs (Anthony et al, 1992;Kaminski et al, 2019).…”

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“…Studies highlight that substance use among employees is linked to health issues and illnesses, driving while under the influence of substances, accidents and injuries on the job, poor service, lack of work cohesion, increased work and stress for coworkers and managers, liquor costs, absenteeism, high turnover rates, loss of productivity, and hiring and training expenses (Bush & Lipari, 2015;Ghodse, 2005;Kaminski et al, 2019;Moore, 1998). Although scholars have documented high levels of substance use among restaurant employees, there is a dearth of qualitative research (particularly current research) examining how and why these workers participate in risky health behaviors, especially from a sociological perspective, which focuses on how human behavior is shaped by social structures, groups, relationships, and interactions.…”

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Health Behaviors in the Service Sector: Substance Use Among Restaurant Employees

Shigihara

2020

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Restaurant workers in the United States exhibit high levels of alcohol and drug use. However, there is a scant amount of qualitative research uncovering how and why restaurant employees use and abuse legal and illegal substances. Examining restaurant workers’ self-reported risky health behaviors is important for improving employee and occupational quality of life. The purpose of this article is to investigate the health behaviors of restaurant workers and pathways to such outcomes. Specifically, this article explores the question of what social conditions and processes within restaurants relate to employee adverse health behaviors. Drawing on qualitative data collected between 2009 and 2014, this article focuses on a case study of restaurant employees, detailing their substance use and the ways in which they discuss and talk about taking health risks. An analysis of 52 in-depth, semistructured interviews with restaurant workers broadens the theoretical explanation for deviant health behaviors in the service sector. Results indicate that workplace characteristics—such as occupational socialization, norms and values, job stress and coping mechanisms, social networks and friendships, and personnel policies—permit and encourage substance use and risky health behaviors. Research implications include underscoring service industry adverse health behaviors and recommendations for positive social change in terms of personal, social, and job-related well-being.

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“…This rise poses a dilemma for the hospitality industry, as having competent employees is crucial to the industry. Generally, hospitality employees are essential in ensuring guest satisfaction and quality of services (Kaminski, Kitterlin-Lynch, Cain, & Beckman, 2019). It is a fairly universal issue within any hospitality organization to find and recruit talented employees.…”

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A High Wire Act: Balancing Guest, Employee, and Organizational Perspectives concerning Marijuana Use in the Hospitality Industry

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Cain,

Moreo

2021

Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases

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Drug use and its perceived consequences: A comparison of foodservice and non-foodservice employees

Cited by 9 publications

References 42 publications

Increasing cocaine use amongst employed Australians: who is most at-risk?

Increasing cocaine use amongst employed Australians: who is most at-risk?

Health Behaviors in the Service Sector: Substance Use Among Restaurant Employees

A High Wire Act: Balancing Guest, Employee, and Organizational Perspectives concerning Marijuana Use in the Hospitality Industry

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