When addiction strikes the corner office, it can be quite alarming. You may be wondering what you can do to help a boss who is struggling under the weight of addiction. Working underneath a boss with addiction can be miserable and difficult when...
Addiction Treatment
Why Science Suggests You Need Chocolate in Early Alcohol Addiction Treatment
When you are in early recovery, the best thing you can do is eat some chocolate. Sounds great, but why this is recommended rests solely on this: it curbs cravings. Eating chocolate is helpful because of the chemical compounds contained within...
The Best Treatment is the One You Choose
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a...
Let’s Talk About Safeguarding Executives Against Addiction
Businesses generally have plans in place for crisis situations but that does not protect from every possible thing that may happen. Employment Assistance Programs can provide employees space to deal with personal matters, typically psychological...
What Can I Do if I’m Tech Addicted?
Technology is great and brings a wealth of new opportunities to people who want to use it for business or pleasure. Unfortunately, some people become addicted to the power of 24/7 connectivity and are not able to put phones or computers away. The...
Why Addiction Needs to Be Addressed in the C-Suite
Addiction for c-suite executives is difficult to address but is necessary if you are to find a healthy balance at work and in life. Professionals often do not take addiction issues serious enough and this can cause problems down the road. Learn...
Know the Most Common Triggers for Men with Addiction
There are many reasons men with addiction struggle to stay sober. Men are not always willing to open up about the struggles and challenges of sobriety with loved ones. This can lead to a risk of relapse. If you are struggling in addiction recovery,...
What are Five Obstacles to Effective Communication and How Can I Get Past Them?
Early recovery is like getting a second chance at life. Getting clean and sober is a start, but one also needs to learn a whole new way of life, including new ways of communication. This can almost feel like learning a new language, and you can...
The Little Known Correlation Between High Intelligence and Addiction
Addiction is complex with multiple influences. Intelligence is one you may not have thought of when considering the correlation to addiction. Specialists look at the correlation between addiction and intelligence as quite surprising and highly...
Facing Peers and Employees with Confidence After Rehab
When an executive checks into rehab for addiction, it can disrupt the usual flow of operations and make you feel like you’re not sure where to start when you return. Facing peers and employees with confidence following time in rehab is important...