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Understanding the Cause of Substance Use Disorder

As people grow older, life presents additional challenges. The loss of a loved one, divorce, heartbreak, financial hardship, career disappointments, trauma, isolation, or countless other struggles can leave individuals searching for relief. Millions of variables can influence someone’s decision to use drugs or alcohol, but the reality remains the same: addiction eventually leads to one of three outcomes—sobriety, jail, or death.

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Guide to Overcoming Addiction Triggers When You’re in a Leadership Position

Remaining sober is one of the hardest things for an addict as the fear of a relapse is always looming, but there are several tricks you can do to help avoid these triggers.

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Executives: Should You Tell Your Employees about Your Addiction?

Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone and in the business sector, it is important for executives to inform others so they can help ensure you don’t let things fall by the wayside. Additionally, they may then feel comfortable about coming forward...

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Executive Burnout: How to Safeguard Against Addiction Relapse

Overcoming addiction can be achieved but maintaining that recovery can prove difficult for some, especially executives. It is important to have the tools necessary to avoid an addiction relapse.

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How to Help Someone Who is Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

One of the most frustrating things is to find a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol and not know how to help them. Very seldom is the addict reaching for help or even willing to admit they have a problem.