While Fortune 500 companies and other corporations may boast a handsome benefits package that includes a flexible savings account and other perks for their employees, one of the biggest obstacles standing between employees and their benefits is their lack of knowledge about substance abuse addiction. Too many Americans don’t understand enough about the nature of addiction until it has claimed the life of a loved one, and what a tragedy it would be if you realize later that you’ve had access to quality substance abuse addiction treatment all along. If only then you knew what you know now…
Know Thy Enemy: Substance Abuse Addiction Is a Brain Disease
Research has shown that addiction is a brain disease and it does not discriminate between rich and poor, young and old, male and female. Some are more prone to substance abuse addiction if they come from a family with a history of addiction; certain lifestyle choices could trigger those genes and set forth a chain of behaviors that lead to self-destruction. For an individual, one drink or one joint is all it takes to trigger a lifetime of addictive behaviors. For others, it may take longer for the body to develop a tolerance to drugs and/or alcohol. Nonetheless, addiction is a neurological disease and must be treated as such in conjunction with other therapies.
Know the Signs: Prevention before Intervention
Highly ambitious professionals are the ones you have to watch out for because they are the ones who would raise the least suspicion about their hidden addiction to drugs and alcohol. They are the high-functioning addicts who could not only hold down jobs but are excellent at what they do because they are overachievers. So how can you tell if someone is struggling with substance abuse addiction if they are doing so well in all other areas in life? Here are some hints:
• Preoccupation with thoughts about the next drink
• Blackouts or memory loss
• Drinking or using drugs as a “reward” or “stress reliever”
• Frequent or excessive visits to the restroom while at work
• Leaving the office space frequently to the parking lot (where alcohol or drugs may be hidden and used)
• The smell of alcohol on someone’s body when he walks or stands nearby
• Lack of concentration on the task at hand
• Denial when confronted with the possibility of excessive alcohol consumption
• Missing important meetings or passing up promotions
Know Where to Go: Why Dual Diagnosis Treatment Matters
California is a land filled with alcohol and drug detox centers, so how do you know which one to choose and if they will work? You or someone you know may have tried getting help at a drug rehab center but to no avail; you hear about dissatisfied clients who have mentioned the number of times they’ve attempted to quit their addiction and failed.
The difference between an alcohol and drug rehab center and a dual diagnosis treatment center is that the former treats only substance use disorders whereas the latter treats the entire person, not just the symptoms of substance use disorders. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses the mental, emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of healing to help recovering individuals rebuild their lives and achieve lifelong sobriety. Through the wide of array of holistic programs available at New Method Wellness, clients can choose how they want to heal.
Know What Substance Abuse Addiction Treatment Your Insurance Covers
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), most employers include an allowance for extended time off for employees if they need substance abuse addiction treatment. New Method Wellness, one of the nation’s best dual diagnosis treatment centers, offers executive-level treatment for CEOs and other professionals in high profile positions. Our Executive Lifestyle program delivers the privacy you want and the lifestyle you’re accustomed to while you receive state-of-the-art comprehensive care. New Method Wellness has dual accreditation with The Joint Commission, which ensures an exceptional quality of care and high ethical standards.
If you’re looking for a treatment that works, contact us to speak to our Outreach Coordinator today!
