How Long Does it Take to Detox and Withdraw from Marijuana? Detoxing from marijuana and going through withdrawal can be taxing on the body and mind. Withdrawal symptoms vary for every individual, with causes being physical and psychological. There is no way to tell before quitting who will experience severe symptoms. Knowing what to expect…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Why Specialized Treatment for Professionals Helps Them Thrive in Recovery Executives need a different focus when it comes to recovery from substance abuse. They come from a unique world with a unique set of needs. Often, they struggle to find addiction treatment options that work for them, yet, luxury rehab centers can work to meet…
Why is Being a Professional with Addiction So Daunting? Addiction itself is difficult to cope with on a daily basis. Even for people with high-functioning addiction, they can face the realities of life. When someone seems successful on the outside, they may have bigger challenges in their lives than anyone can see. The secretive disease…
Why Executives Can Benefit from Longer Treatment Programs Burnout and feelings of overwhelm are common for people today who seem to work longer hours and work harder than ever before. The stress of trying to work a difficult job can lead to many issues, especially for executives who feel the burden of heading a company,…
What is C-Suite Addiction and How Do They Find Help? People in the C-suite are not exempt from struggling with addiction. It does not discriminate on whether you are a high-powered executive or someone who works in basic labor jobs in construction. Anyone is susceptible to the ravages of addiction. Finding help for it can…