People have their own reasons for turning to drugs and alcohol. Some are predisposed to addiction from an early age, while others suffer injuries or mental health issues that make addiction more likely. Healthcare professionals, just like everyone else, face their own individual challenges. However, there are also job-related factors that help explain why doctors…
The idea that addiction treatment could hurt your career is both wrong and toxic. For many people with a substance use disorder, it is the only way to ensure you not only keep doing your job but excel at it. In some cases, an employer or licensing board requires addiction treatment. In others, seeking treatment…
If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance abuse issue, taking the step to enroll in an addiction treatment program can feel like a daunting task. With so many treatment options available, it can be difficult to navigate and find the right treatment center for your needs. Selecting a mindfulness based stress…
Anyone can become a victim of drug abuse and addiction, including professionals in the healthcare industry. Thankfully, programs are available that can help them overcome addiction. However, what is addiction treatment for professionals, and how does it differ from traditional rehab? What Is Addiction Treatment for Professionals? As the name suggests, these programs focus on…
There is no denying the strong relationship between mental health challenges and addiction. No matter which problem appears first, they often co-exist in the same individual. This presents a unique situation when it comes to rehabilitation efforts. How can untreated mental health issues can lead to addiction? Furthermore, what can you do about this complicated…
Addictions Recovery Group for Professional Women Providence Treatment understands that professional women need to address and receive treatment in a safe and supportive environment where others can relate to their challenges in recovery. We are excited to announce our Addictions Recovery Group specifically for professional women. This is a trauma informed, evidence based psychotherapy group…
Aviation safety is a sensitive issue for both the industry, Washington D.C. politics and the public, therefore, airline pilots are held to the same safety sensitive standard as physicians and surgeons, particularly when they struggle with addictions. It certainly is a privilege to fly a plane, and when an airline pilot is impaired in any…
As the alcoholic and drug addict returns to family, work and community there often needs to be, at a minimum, a plan on how the patient returns with dignity and less shame. Once a person participates in a recovery program, they are often more productive, conscientious and dependable, than before they were active in their…
Providence Treatment collaborates with David Steinman, MD, DFAPA in Bala Cynwyd, PA to provide excellent psychopharmacologic evaluations and medication management during your course of treatment with us. Dr. David Steinman, a board certified in psychiatry meets with each patient in need of possible medication(s) to assist him or her in early recovery. At Providence Treatment…
Providence Treatment provides individual, group, couple and family therapy for professional individuals and their families in need of education and treatment about the disease of addiction. Oftentimes, it is not enough for alcoholics and drug addicts to attend AA or NA meetings, and not attend to some of the core issues that help to maintain…