From time to time I am asked to offer advice to organisations about problems relating to alcohol problems in the workplace. The issues involved are very complex, but there are usually ways in which the challenges involved can be addressed reasonably effectively. However, whenever I deal with such matters I am left wondering just how many of the problems associated with alcohol are simply left untouched, swept under the carpet because of the sensitivities involved. So, I suspect that what actually gets dealt with is just the tip of the iceberg.