Alcohol and drug addiction are considered “family diseases”. Addiction is a destructive force that affects not only the addicted individual, but also everyone in their life. The best way to support a loved one
In the Abbeycare environment, triggers leading to alcohol/ drug use are reduced; this changes outside of the inpatient recovery process. Every month, we bring you an unfiltered recovery conversation with someone who’s either experienced addiction firsthand, or works closely with those in recov...
including alcohol use). Roughly two out of three US adults with SUDs are employed (over half in Canada), not to mention countless others who are close to someone in recovery or active addiction.
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alcohol use. Structured goal-setting is an integral component of these programs, providing a framework for measurable progress and contributing to improved outcomes and sustained recovery. Ongoing care ensures continued support in remaining abstinent from alcohol, which will include continued therapy, ...
Detox alone isn’t treatment, but it’s the first step to getting better for people who are dependent on alcohol. When someone with an alcoholdependencesuddenly stops drinking, usually within 6-24 hours after their last drink, they might develop withdrawal symptoms. This can start while they ...
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.” ―Carson McCullers,The Square Root of Wonderful A caregiver is a person who provides practical, physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual support to a cancer patient. People who fill this role can range from spouses...
Encourage them to seek professional help but let them make the decision. Offer your support through their recovery. Expect setbacks, and don’t be too hard on them if they have one. Take care of yourself while helping someone else cope with their addiction problem. ...
If an employee enrolls in a rehabilitation program, here are several ways you can support them in the office after rehab. How do you implement an office alcohol policy? When you’re ready to implement the policy, follow these best practices: Educate employees about your alcohol policy. “We...