May 18, 1989. In her capacity as patron of the charity Turning Point, Diana has spoken about the need for employers to try to solve the problem of alcoholism and drug addiction among their workforce.
With an estimated 14 million working days lost in Britain each year because of alcohol, a growing number of firms are setting up counselling facilities for workers with drink problems. Whitbread Breweries, which hosted the charity's conference on Thursday, is one of those firms.
The Princess of Wales said everyone - parents, friends and employers should help people addicted to alcohol or drugs. Turning Point representatives said they hoped their campaign to change employers' attitudes to alcohol and drug abuse would be given a boost by the Princess's support
