One in 13 working adults struggles with excessive alcohol use. People in every type of job face their own unique challenges, some of which lend themselves to unhealthy behaviors like drug and alcohol use. Professions that have high rates of addiction are unsurprisingly demanding jobs, where the hours are long, and the stakes seem high.…
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…
Alcohol is one of the most devastating addictions in our country. Yet, it doesn’t always get the proper coverage necessary. Of course, everyone is familiar with the opioid epidemic, and we give that a great deal of attention. However, people with alcohol use disorder may slide under the radar, especially if they are a functioning…
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…
All too often, people view addiction as a standalone disease. In reality, addiction is incredibly complex, with ties to a long list of additional factors and conditions. In particular, there is a strong link between mental health and substance abuse. Take a look at how untreated mental health issues can lead to addiction. How Untreated…
Substance abuse affects you across multiple spheres. You know that it takes a severe toll on interpersonal relationships. Next, you jeopardize your standing within the profession. Besides that, there’s the link between addiction and finance problems. Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate by Income Bracket It’s a common misconception that substance abuse problems happen only to other people.…
PBS and NPR’s local member station WHYY Channel 12 in Philadelphia will air 2 powerful short TV documentaries about addictions on March 29, 2018 from 10pm to 11pm. Providence Treatment is proud to be the sole sponsorship for this program. Please tune in to be part of this important discussion. Broken: Women – Families – Opioids…
Whether snorted, smoked or injected into the blood stream, cocaine abuse can cause damage to a loved one’s mental and physical health, relationships, employment and financial well-being. Cocaine is an expensive and highly addictive stimulate. Researchers have called cocaine “the perfect heart attack drug” because users (even so-called recreational users) have been found to have higher…
We know there are two developmental periods of the person’s life that is at greater risk for addiction. The older individual, age 55+, is at heightened risk for addiction and negative consequences with active addiction. Substance abuse among older adults are often gone under- or misdiagnosed. The healthcare professional is untrained on how to assess,…
Despite studies showing that women with substance use disorders have a faster course towards severity than men with addictions, most treatment programs in the U.S. have been developed using research based solely on men. There are inherent challenges for women seeking treatment for their addiction like: attending to childcare, managing a career and home, medical…