Progress Report

The du Pont Company, a leader in instituting rehabilitation measures for alcoholic employees, has issued a report stating that over a period of ten years 350 employees (65% of those treated) have been rehabilitated. When it is obvious that an employee has a drinking problem, his immediate supervisor refers him to the medical division, where he is examined. It is explained to him that he has a disease which is interfering with his life and chance of success. Treatment is offered and he is urged to join AA. If the patient does not recognize his problem during the course of three months, he is dismissed. The company estimated the cost of the program at less than $100,000. Total gains cannot be measured.