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Industries have different systems, boards, rules, and requirements to put into place when a professional in the field needs to seek treatment. Professionals commonly seek treatment for substance use disorders, which are frequently co-occurring with other mental health disorders. Accommodations, time, plans, certifications, and processes are often predetermined depending on a professional’s field and position.Read More

Many professionals face a similar anxiety when they have to return to work after treatment. What if they are treated differently? What if they still suffer? What if things don’t change for them? What if nothing gets better? Returning to work is a hard-earned accomplishment for professionals in recovery. Whether you are boss, manager, orRead More

Binge drinking is a common and sometimes celebrated practice for professionals across a variety of professions. For many professionals, “binge drinking” goes by another name, whether it is celebrating, networking, relaxing, grabbing “a drink” after work, and other identities. Problematically, like most of the population, professionals may not know what constitutes binge drinking and forRead More

Recently, we discussed the myth of the high-functioning personality disorder. The persuasive illusion can be dangerous, leading professionals down a perpetual path of denial. Though the debate is alive as to whether high-functioning personality disorder should be considered real, there are real signs that a professional in your workplace or your life may be livingRead More

Personality disorders and substance use disorders, more commonly referred to as addictions, are commonly co-occurring. In somewhat of a chicken or the egg debate, it is understood that personality disorders cause a greater risk for addiction, especially if they go untreated. Addiction can inspire the development of a personality disorder, however, a personality disorder isRead More

The opioid crisis has spread like wildfire over recent years. Between 2015 and 2016, more than 100,000 people died of an opioid overdose. Coverage of the loss of life revealed a startling, yet important fact. Addiction does not discriminate. There is no one kind of person who becomes addicted. Much of the opioid crisis hasRead More

Mindfulness and meditation go hand in hand. Mindful meditation is even a specific practice of meditation. Mindfulness can also be a practice outside of meditation, though, arguably, the practice of mindfulness is inherently meditative. Going into a deep meditation, or any kind of meditation, is not necessary to practice mindfulness. Throughout the day, there areRead More

Addiction, alcoholism and/or mental illness can put a strain on a relationship when these issues go untreated. When professionals seek treatment, there is a rich opportunity to confront relationship issues as much as personal issues. Recovery is for the whole family and everyone involved. If you believe you and your partner are in need ofRead More