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A doctor with a drug addiction. A lawyer who drinks alcoholically. A first responder who arrives on the job under the influence. Judges hearing cases while they are intoxicated. Nurses attending to patients and using drugs in the backroom. Pilots flying high on drugs while high in the sky. Psychologists treating addicts when they areRead More

This article will discuss suicide. If you are having troubling thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help immediately by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Kate Spade seemed to have it all, according to the media. Happily married, beautiful daughter, loving friends and family, plus a once in a lifetime legacy. TheRead More

In the second appendix of Alcoholics Anonymous, titled “Spiritual Experience”, the authors explain that a spiritual experience is often thought to be a sudden and tremendous experience. Problematically, people are lead to believe that only such a kind of change will help liberate them from the imprisonment of alcoholism. The authors explain that a spiritualRead More

George has been a practicing judge for over 20 years. After his wife passed a few years ago, he developed depression and took to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Showing up to trials intoxicated, George was no longer to objectively serve the law. Trish has never been properly diagnosed with bipolar disorder but frequently experiencesRead More

In 1935 two professional gentlemen founded Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill Wilson came upon Dr. Bob Smith by happenstance. After years of struggling with alcoholism, Bill had finally found reprieve by way of a spiritual experience. His renewed faith inspired him to complete a series of six steps created by the Oxford Group. All six of theseRead More

Holiday celebrations can be challenging times for the newly sober professional. With passing years, “drinking holidays” are less impactful or triggering. These three suggestions will help you navigate your first fourth of July as a sober professional. BYOB Bring your own beverages to a fourth of July celebration where there is likely to be alcoholRead More

When your spouse drinks too much alcohol and too often, he or she could be at risk of developing alcohol abuse or alcoholism. Some people have a genetic predisposition for becoming addicted to alcohol. Drinking alcohol can cause serious mental and physical health problems. Alcohol affects the brain and can lead to liver failure, heartRead More

There is a distinct difference between anxiety and stress. Professionals who are living with anxiety might experience the stress of anxiety in their work life specifically. Work anxiety is becoming an increasingly common experience for professionals.   Worrisome thoughts about work keep you up at night: Insomnia is a common symptom of anxiety.  When youRead More

Part of being a professional is being able to advocate to others and give them instructions which better their lives. Pilots let flyers know when it’s best to be seated with their seat belt safely in tact. Pharmacists offer to guide clients on best practices for consuming their medications. Lawyers advise their clients on whatRead More

Tilted picture frames bother you. After cooking, you can’t stand the thought of going to bed with a dirty kitchen. The way that things are organized in your home are the way they have to be. If someone threatens your sense of order, organization, and cleanliness, you become agitated or uncomfortable. Sorry, you might tellRead More