When addiction strikes the corner office, it can be quite alarming. You may be wondering what you can do to help a boss who is struggling under the weight of addiction. Working underneath a boss with addiction can be miserable and difficult when you have to cover for a boss who is falling behind at…
Athletes who are driven to succeed may also be driven towards addiction. That is not to say all athletes succumb to addictive tendencies but temptation to stay on top of the game can often push people into dark corners of addiction to find ways of keeping that edge strong. Helping athletes recover from addiction takes…
Sobriety is not something you do alone, it takes a few good men (and women) to form a support system strong enough to carry you through. It takes time and hard work to repair the damage caused by addiction. Learn about family and recovery to discover why it is important to have a village help…
Workplace wellness programs are on the rise across corporate America. Companies are finding that it helps boost productivity and profit margins when people feel better. One of the first studies to show a direct link between workplace wellness programs and improved employee well-being and increased employee productivity was recently released which looks at the benefits…
Trust is one of the first things to go when a loved one struggles with addiction. When trust is gone, it can be hard for you to trust that person again. While recovery is about picking up the pieces, for everyone else it is like trying to weather a storm and come out the other…
Self-parenting is a way to celebrate your inner child, away from addiction, trauma, and the pain of what you experienced. Knowing how your inner child feels and speaking into that is vital for maintaining sobriety. Learning how to cope with emotions and feelings as an adult will help tap into your inner child and find…
It may be hard to believe but compassion is difficult to build into the business world. It is not the first thing people think of when building corporate culture as some managers fear showing too much kindness is perceived as weakness. Others feel it may not be very productive. In spite of concerns, evidence suggests…
If you are a person who stresses about how to have fun (and stay sober) for the holidays, worry not. There are ways to enjoy parties and socialize without having to compromise your sobriety. You are more likely to relapse if you don’t try to stay focused on your sobriety goals so give these tips…
When you are in early recovery, the best thing you can do is eat some chocolate. Sounds great, but why this is recommended rests solely on this: it curbs cravings. Eating chocolate is helpful because of the chemical compounds contained within chocolate. Learn more about why chocolate can help you in early addiction treatment and…
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a program designed with your needs in mind, you will be able to stay more…
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