Why Are Drugs and Alcohol Impacting More Executives and Professionals? Adrenaline is the name of the game for some executives who flourish under pressure and love going after projects till completion. Other people may not like it as much because it is harder for them to keep up with all the work after a certain…
Back to Business: Tips for Re-integrating Professionals Into Work in Recovery Substance abuse is tough on everyone, including family and friends. When it hits home professionally, colleagues and others also suffer the consequences. While employers may find cause to fire someone using substances, there are other options to address it head-on. The re-integration of professionals…
How Can Professionals Get More Time in Nature? Professionals are busy people who run around making sure everyone is doing their job, checking in with employees, doing projects, managing projects and perhaps traveling for work. In the midst of that, they may forget to work out or get into nature. Everyone needs more time outside…
Detox and Withdrawal from Alcohol Varies for Each Person: What to Expect in Rehab Drinking heavily is not good for people’s health, especially long term. Withdrawal from alcohol after drinking for a long period of time can be uncomfortable and even unsafe. People often drink more alcohol to avoid feelings of withdrawal. Someone with alcohol…
Why is 90 Days the Golden Ticket for Recovery? Going to treatment may not seem like winning the lottery, but it is the closest a person can come in recovery. Even traditional 30 day programs may not be suitable for most people who desire to make lasting change in their lives. The longer programs are…
How Addiction Can Happen to Athletes (and How to Offer Support) Athletes are famous for their prowess on the field, but they can also struggle with addiction. Even if they are heroes in their sport, they may seem to have it all together while secretly their lives are falling apart. Addiction can happen to anyone,…
What Are Some Signs an Executive is Addicted to Drugs? Executives are not immune to the ravages of addiction. Most of them live in a world where pressure is high to perform and they feel like they have to be on all the time. There is no breathing room for executives who run from one…
These Tips Can Help You Build a Strong Core of Resilience in the Face of Adversity The road to resilience is paved with good intentions. It is also paved with adversity and hardship, especially for people in recovery from addiction. There seems to be a never-ending road of difficulties that people face at certain points…
How Long Does it Take the Brain to Heal from Drinking? The brain and body take a beating from alcohol abuse, depending on how long it takes place, but it is not easy to recover from the damage caused. In time, the brain can begin to repair itself and what it lost, but heavy drinking…
There are 4 Steps That May Help Someone Experience Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is no laughing matter for people who experience the challenges on a daily basis. It is hard to treat co-occurring depression along with substance abuse, but with the right treatment professionals, it can become easier to manage symptoms. TRD…