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…
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.…
“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,…
One of the most common things we hear from clients at our treatment center is that they were “filling the void with drugs and alcohol.” Descriptions of a hole or void are common from people struggling with addiction. They experience emptiness in their lives that they do not know how to fill. Why do people…
Why Is Stress in the Workplace Driving Professionals to Drugs and Alcohol? It’s common for individuals to use drugs for stress management. Certain professionals are more likely to develop addictions due to stress in the workplace. View this infographic of most stressful jobs and learn about coping alternatives. It’s a common misconception that drug and…