Rehab For Professionals at Louisville Recovery Center
Professionals and executives often erroneously believe that they cannot be affected by substance abuse. They picture addicts as homeless people begging for change or buying drugs under bridges when in reality those with substance use issues are often well-educated professionals. Addiction can strike anyone, and anyone can be left alone and devastated as a result, regardless of status.
WHO IS MOST AT RISK?
Certain jobs are reportedly more susceptible to substance abuse or addiction, and substance use dependency rates vary across industries and professions. People may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol as a result of being subjected to more demanding or stressful work environments. The following professions are among the most susceptible to substance abuse and addiction:
Executives
There’s significant pressure on the shoulders of senior executives, CEOs, and other company leaders, who must manage employees and handle day-to-day operations. CEOs, senior executives, and individuals in high-level managerial positions have long workweeks, a large workload, tight deadlines, and demanding clients, all of which contribute to a continuous flow of stress. Alcohol and drug use are common within this industry because of this continuous flow of stress. Cocaine and Adderall are two of the most popular illicit drugs among executives and managers, with opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opiates coming in close behind.
Physicians
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 10-14% of health care workers have substance abuse issues. Doctors and medical professionals are responsible for the health of their patients, and this responsibility can be overwhelming at times. Prescription drugs are also easy to access and obtain, so physicians may use them to relieve stress and physical or emotional pain.
Attorneys
Lawyers are particularly at risk for alcohol addiction because of the demanding nature of their work, long hours, and stressful conditions. According to the American Bar Association, one out of every five lawyers has an alcohol addiction. Lawyers are also at high risk for suicide and depression as a result of the high standards they must uphold at all times. Lawyers are often adept at masking any psychological or emotional issues they might be experiencing as a result of their necessity to maintain a professional stance at all times. Because they can function well despite having an alcohol addiction, lawyers frequently fall into the high-functioning alcoholic category.
Why is Treatment Important?
Professionals who are suffering from substance abuse issues are seldom aware that their job is slipping through their fingers or that the quality of their work is deteriorating. While an addiction problem most likely won’t destroy your profession right away, it may gradually erode it over time. Even the most successful occupations may be ruined by addiction, and that’s why seeking treatment prior to ruining the career you’ve worked so hard to build is so important for working professionals.
Why Rehab for Professionals?
Employees in certain occupations are more prone to substance abuse than others. In any given year, 10% of full-time employees will develop a substance use disorder. Individuals who work in high-pressure fields such as law, business, and entrepreneurship frequently struggle with substance abuse. Chronic stress and burnout may result from job pressures and demands within these fields, and drug and alcohol abuse may be used to numb the symptoms of acquired mental health issues and strain.
People in managerial positions and professional fields can continue living as high-functioning addicts until drug or alcohol use spirals out of control and negatively impacts their relationships, career, and quality of life.
Professionals are often unable to overcome addiction without entering a treatment program, but they encounter issues with taking the time off of work to do so. At Louisville Recovery Center, our professional addiction treatment program provides a safe, secluded environment where professionals can undergo treatment while working remotely. Furthermore, we offer outpatient treatment options in which professionals can receive care discreetly and still address their daily work obligations.
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Is Addiction Affecting Your Career?
Addiction can significantly impact your work performance, as well as other aspects of your life. If your addiction is affecting your job in any of the following areas, think carefully about your next move. You might finally be ready to seek assistance if you recognize that your addiction is affecting your work performance in any of the following areas:
Tardiness
- If you’re noticing that you’re coming to work late or have difficulties concentrating due to alcohol or drug use from the previous night, you may have a substance abuse issue. Hangovers, late nights, and trouble waking up in the morning are all signs of alcohol or drug abuse. If you are habitually late to meetings, maintaining a good reputation at work will become increasingly difficult.
Absence
- People in active addiction frequently isolate themselves. Addiction and co-morbid conditions such as depression or anxiety are frequently connected, and as addiction progresses, showing up at work might seem overwhelming. Hangovers and all-day benders may also cause you to become indifferent to showing up. If you start missing work intentionally or unintentionally, it’s time to seek professional help.
Poor Performance
- When an employee has an addiction, their work performance can decrease as a result of lowered commitment or engagement. We devote all of our energy, time, and commitment to our addictions, leaving little time for the other aspects of life that we care about, such as family, education, and work. Whether you notice that you’re no longer as enthusiastic or inspired about your job, or that your performance has declined, it is time to consider treatment.
Manipulation
- Unless you are careful, small lies can turn into large ones over time. When you spend time on personal issues at work, come late or leave early, or do potentially illegal activities like taking prescription drugs, drinking on the job, or transferring money, you must take action. Remember, these deceptions and misrepresentations may result in serious losses such as losing your job or breaking the law.
Louisville Recovery Can Help
As a working professional or executive, you are often under a lot of pressure, and substance abuse can severely compromise your quality of life. At Louisville Recovery, we are aware of the consequences substance abuse can have on an individual’s life and how important it is to continue working while in treatment. To meet this growing demand, our professional rehab program provides discreet alcohol and drug addiction treatment for working professionals and executives, guaranteeing the highest level of privacy.
Our multidisciplinary staff will assist you in identifying your problem and developing an individualized treatment plan to help you overcome your addiction. Mental and medical assessments, as well as your substance use history, will aid us in determining the level of care that is most appropriate for your unique clinical needs.
Please contact Louisville Recovery Center today for more information about any of our treatment programs. Our treatment specialists are here to assist you every step of the way.