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The opioid crisis has affected everyone in the United States, whether directly or indirectly. Prescription drug abuse has the potential to negatively affect many aspects of a person’s life, including work, school, home, and social areas. According to the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, an estimated 23% of the U.S. workforce has used prescription drugs forRead More

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious crime and doctors, who seem to have about the same rate of substance use disorders as the general population, are not immune. The consequences for DUI have become more severe, especially for physicians and other licensed health professionals, particularly in some states. And forRead More

When it comes to alcoholism, there is a connection between career choices and drinking habits. Unfortunately, certain professions seem to have greater percentages of workers who struggle with alcohol abuse. The American Bar Association (ABA) published a study that confirms that lawyers have a higher percentage of people who abuse alcohol when compared to theRead More

Upper level positions often come with expectations of responsibility, dutifulness, and in many (unfortunate) cases, perfectionism. Unwise business decisions are not let off the hook and can have significant implications for one’s overall success. This type of pressure and stress can take a great toll on one’s mental health, but with the expectation that aRead More

Twelve step groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), have become an incredibly powerful option for many in their journey to recovery, as they provide individuals the opportunity to meet others who can guide them through their challenges and successes. However, these types of groups are often based on a religious foundation, which does not alwaysRead More

A person shared their story of living with bipolar disorder (BPD) on the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) page. Here is an excerpt from their story: “I’m…a wife, a mother of four, and a nurse. I have been an RN for 10 years…it took me years to admit something was wrong. I was embarrassed. I’m the nurse.Read More

Your organization’s environment speaks volumes to the way employees are valued and cared for. While personal life is separate from work life, mental illness can affect a person’s ability to succeed in the workplace, making this an important workplace matter. Each year, billions of dollars are lost in workplace productivity due to employee absenteeism –Read More

As a leader in your organization, you have the ability to define company culture, and that all starts in the workplace environment. Culture tells employees how daily interactions can be expected to occur, and what their boundaries are when communicating with each other and those higher up. Employee wellbeing truly depends on the organizational climate,Read More

Whether you have a mental illness or a substance use disorder (SUD), relapse typically involves reverting back to behaviors you have been working to overcome while in treatment. Many equate relapse as failure, when it is really a true indicator that something in treatment needs to be altered or reinforced. Relapse can tell us aRead More