This text investigates the structural implementation and efficacy of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) in identifying and managing substance abuse issues within professional environments. Walter F. Scanlon utilizes his background in occupational health and human resources to provide a framework for organizations to address the economic and social costs of addiction. The book argues that structured intervention programs serve as both a humanitarian effort and a necessary operational strategy for maintaining workplace productivity.

Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for human resources professionals and organizational managers tasked with developing substance abuse policies. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the administrative frameworks provided for navigating complex workplace regulations.