Substance abuse affects people from all backgrounds, including white collar workers. High-end executives are not immune from the effects of having issues with drug or alcohol abuse, even if they are a “high-functioning” user. This is why a private executive space in rehab is important. An individual holding an important position or who runs their…
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You would probably like to see at least one stress-free day in your life. But as much as we hear about how unhealthy stress is, some of it is actually beneficial to our existence. Stress can help boost productivity and concentration, motivate success and facilitate resiliency. It’s only when stress begins to affect your health that it may be time…
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Completing a treatment program is a major accomplishment. Walking out of treatment and watching the doors close behind you signifies the start of a new life. It was easy to avoid addiction triggers during rehab, but that may not be the case when you graduate. What many recovering addicts don’t realize is that the real…
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Making the decision to get clean and sober is something that will change the trajectory of your life. Once you understand that you have a problem and need help, the next step is starting the recovery process. It can be difficult to know where to start, especially with so many paths open for traveling. Should…
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Understanding Functional Alcoholics Alcoholism is a complex disease, though many still think it’s one that’s easy to spot. They often picture someone who does nothing more than sit at home and drink. While this is true in some cases, alcoholism more often takes a different form – one that is much harder to detect. Generally,…
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