As a medical professional, one of the greatest dangers in the healthcare field is impaired decision-making. If a healthcare provider enters a patient’s room and is unable to properly weigh the treatment options, they are more likely to make a medical error. Often, impairment in decision-making comes as a result of an underlying addiction. When…
Drinking can affect your health in many ways. Alcohol can impact the brain, the stomach, and the heart, among other organs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s also important to understand that excessive alcohol can weaken the body’s immune system. Most people associate drinking with liver damage. How does alcohol affect the liver? Basic Liver Functions…
Workplace stress is often associated with high-pressure careers such as those in emergency medicine, aviation, and law enforcement fields. Professionals who work in an office, including lawyers, can also experience high levels of stress throughout the day. Knowing how to relieve stress at your desk can help you reduce some of your physical pain while…
Providence Treatment is excited to announce that our organization has been accepted as an Affiliate Member of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH). Dr. William J. Heran, Providence Treatment’s CEO, began his work in addiction and mental health in Honolulu, Hawaii, more than 35 years ago and is focused on continuing his work through outpatient…
Medical professionals are just as susceptible to addiction as anyone else. In fact, they may be more so as they tend to have more access to certain addictive substances. Addiction among dentists can cause major issues in their ability to practice their profession, which is why treatment for dental professionals is so critical to their…
For the high-level professional, the stress of the job can be compounded by the symptoms and anxiety of a substance abuse issue. Executive drug rehab programs are specifically designed to address the unique needs faced by C-suite professionals, including CEOs, as they seek treatment for an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Acknowledging the Problem It…
Addiction treatment is not “one size fits all.” Every individual has a different background and a different need. Some people respond to certain approaches better than others. Each person’s mental and physical health is unique, especially in regard to their addiction to drugs or alcohol. There are many reasons why specialized addiction treatment programs are…
As a professional in the healthcare, legal, or aviation field, you probably put in long hours at work. Does that mean you are addicted to work? We often refer to someone who works a lot as a workaholic, but what does that mean exactly? Not Just Working Long Hours Most physicians, lawyers, and pilots put…
When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, the first step in your addiction treatment plan is probably going to be detoxification. The detox process rids your system of the harmful substances and helps you get a positive start on your road to recovery. Detox can be part of an inpatient treatment program or it…
The coronavirus outbreak has disrupted a lot of normal activities in everyone’s daily life. As a professional in addiction treatment, you may need additional support to manage your recovery. While you are working through your addiction program, you also need to remain safe from the virus itself. The government has provided addiction resources during COVID-19…