Tag Archives: Substance Addiction

Consequences of Addiction in the Workplace: The Risks Our Loved Ones Face

Consequences of Addiction in the Workplace: The Risks Our Loved Ones Face

It typically begins with recreational use. We’re out having fun with a few friends, or we get home from work one day and we want to find a way to wind down. It feels so harmless – after all, we’re not abusing the substance yet and our intentions of using are quite simple. What happens […]

Does Your Job Put You at Risk for Addiction?

Does Your Job Put You at Risk for Addiction?

What you do for a living might have a significant impact on whether you develop a substance use issue or relapse after treatment. Common factors in jobs that increase your addiction risk include high stress, long or irregular hours, dangerous conditions, isolation, and easy access to drugs or alcohol. Sometimes the best thing you can […]