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addiction

Addiction is any habit that you continue to do even though it brings harmful consequences to you. People who are addicted to work have a compulsive need to work all the time. He or she feels compelled to work more hours than normal. Special events or dates with loved ones are canceled due to theRead More

Being a veterinarian comes with the same pressure as being a surgeon. Precious, beloved lies are at stake, making the pressure level very high. Veterinarians face emotional exhaustion from their love of work, love of animals, and the emotions of people whose pets they are treating. Often, veterinarians work long hours, and have to dealRead More

Every day, people engage in behaviors with different consequences. A behavior that is repeated without the ability to stop despite negative consequences can become an addiction. When an individual is hungry, he or she eats and stops when he or she is full. If the person continues to eat when he or she is notRead More

Some people enjoy going to the casino and playing the slot machines or betting on their favorite team to win the game. Gambling can be harmless when a person has the ability and control to know when to stop. Unfortunately, many people cannot stop and become addicted to gambling. Compulsive gambling leads to devastating problemsRead More

The first answer to the conundrum of alcoholism and drug addiction was the twelve step program outlined in Alcoholics Anonymous, often referred to as “The Big Book”. Until the 1930s when founder Bill Wilson and founder Dr. Bob Smith were uncovering the reality of alcoholism, there was no answer for this disease which seemed toRead More

When your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, he or she can be in denial of their problem. Addiction to drugs or alcohol not only affects your loved one, but family, friends, and coworkers are impacted as well. His or her addiction increases their risk of developing serious health complications, overdose, or earlyRead 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

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

Honesty is one of the primary tenets in the philosophy of 12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. At the beginning of most AA meetings a portion of Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as “The Big Book” is read from Chapter 5 titled “How It Works”. In the opening paragraph, the chapter discusses the need to be honestRead More

Mental Illness & Professionals Professionals who are living with mental illness such as a mood disorder, a personality disorder, and/or a substance use disorder, generally struggle with low self-esteem. A low sense of self-worth, deep insecurity, poor self-image, and low self-esteem are extremely common in individuals living with mental illnesses. Partially, an effect on self-imageRead More