No one aspires to become addicted. Addiction happens as the result of other factors in a person’s life that go unresolved. Substance use starts out as a temporary solution, and then becomes a problem in and of itself. In fact, even when deep into the grips of addiction, a person is often oblivious to the…
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For high-profile professionals, reputation is priceless. Your life is also priceless. So when faced with the realization that you have a drug or alcohol problem and need to seek treatment, it can seem like these two facts are at war with each other. On the one hand, you need to check into rehab to get…
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Alcohol use is generally socially acceptable for American adults, but substance abuse can cause problems even for those who drink responsibly. Stress and alcohol don’t mix. Whenever a person becomes accustomed to using alcohol to treat any kind of discomfort, a dangerous stress drinking cycle begins. Alcohol may provide a temporary escape from stress, but…
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This is about someone you know. It could be anyone. The guy in the office sitting next to you. The project manager – yeah, she acts… strange. The head of compliance, seriously? The human resources director. The chief of operations officer. Heck, it could be your CEO. And yes, maybe this is all about you.…
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“You’re an addict. You have a problem. You need to get sober.” Nobody wants to hear these words. Even when the person who says them means well, or even if you’re saying them to yourself, they bring on a mix of intense emotions – especially indignation, anger and fear. Those words feel like a judgment,…
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