Substance Misuse Prevention as Corporate Social Responsibility

Abstract

All sectors of society should be involved in reducing substance misuse, including businesses. However, the business sector is typically involved only to the extent that their products compel them to be (e.g., alcohol producers promoting responsible alcohol consumption). This article examines why business participation has been limited and how embedding prevention within a framework of health promotion could increase participation. It reviews both Hungarian and international cases, concluding that although corporate social responsibility (CSR) offers a framework to approach substance misuse reduction, a different perception of the role of the business sector is necessary to make it viable.

Corporate social responsibility and workplace health promotion: A systematic review

“…In the particular case of the prevention of substance abuse in the workplace, and although CSR is valued as an adequate framework, the work of Radacsi and Hardi ( 2014 ) highlighted that it cannot be applicable in the case of employers and companies that do not even comply with their basic legal obligations regarding the safety and health of their employees.…”

“…In the particular case of the prevention of substance abuse in the workplace, and although CSR is valued as an adequate framework, the work of Radacsi and Hardi (2014) highlighted that it cannot be applicable in the case of employers and companies that do not even comply with their basic legal obligations regarding the safety and health of their employees. Rai (2019) compiles the detailed description of the CSR activities carried out by the TATA firm in the field of health promotion, among which external initiatives stand out, such as the creation and operation of clinics and hospitals, health camps, family planning services and treatment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities, and interns, such as raising awareness of various health problems and generating demand for health services.…”

Communicating social responsibilities through CSR reports: Comparative study of top European and Asia-Pacific airlines

“…This might be associated with the recent outbreak of social incidents in the airline industry, the increasing demands from stakeholders has put pressure on this industry. In response to the demands, airlines have been improving strategies on CSR communication, particularly in the social dimension [ 56 ] to prevent financial losses and enhance branding [ 55 ]. Meanwhile, studies show that consumers who have a higher education or income would pay more attention to CSR of airlines.…”

Commentary: Collective responsibility in combating injection drug use-related endocarditis

“…Surgical patient care may be considered a collective endeavor, reflecting the functionality of the existing corporate social responsibility. 2 , 3 , 4 This includes responsibility toward the community, ethical responsibility to individual patients, and decision making that benefits the whole of society. 5 Although the patient with injection drug use-related endocarditis is the aim of the treatment protocol, the medical challenge affects the whole community.…”