5 Substance Abuse Facts Every HR Professional Should KnowNews and Research, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020Drug and alcohol problems cannot easily be ignored by human resource managers. Seventy percent of the estimated 14.8 million Americans who use illegal drugs are employed, and federal surveys indicate that around 24% of workers admit to drinking at work at least once in the past year.Human resource professionals need to be well-equipped to address…
Depression, Substance Abuse, and Mental Illness in the MilitaryAddiction, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, News and Research, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 25, 2020A 2007 CBS News story recounted the life of a soldier, Staff Sgt. Daniel Shannon, who had been injured in combat and subsequently suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shannon was prone to violent outbursts, where he would find himself destroying furniture in fits of rage. Sadly, stories like his are common; as the wars…
Anxiety and the Workplace: Mental Health StatisticsAnxiety Disorders, Mental Health, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 24, 2020While anxiety and workplace mental health statistics don’t seem to have much in common, that appearance is deceiving. Those of us who suffer from anxiety disorders know all too well that this condition can exacerbate or interact negatively with daily stress at work. It’s estimated that one-third of American adults have experienced anxiety at various…
How to Recognize a Functioning Alcoholic At WorkAddiction, Alcoholism, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 23, 2020In episodes of “Mad Men,” it’s not uncommon to find Don Draper and his colleagues huddling in the office and drinking alcohol. Boozing and schmoozing on the job was once a staple of white-collar America and offering a drink to visiting clients was a part of doing business. While the days of having a bar…
Helping First Responders Cope with TraumaMental Health, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 6, 2020 First responders frequently suffer a traumatic injury. Whether from a single event or the cumulative impact of several events over time, most first responders don’t realize or recognize the impact. How should first responders cope with trauma? A necessary approach to their life-saving work is: Do first, feel later. When drawing a weapon, running into…
The Difference Between Outpatient Vs InpatientAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 23, 2019You struggle with substance abuse. You know that rehab’s the right option. But you’re not sure about the outpatient vs inpatient treatment delivery. What’s behind these terms? Who Decides on the Right Treatment Delivery Model? When you connect with an excellent rehab facility, you talk to a recovery advisor. This specialist helps you determine if…
If You Have an Employee With a Substance Use Disorder, You Could Be Their LifelineAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Professionals Treatment & Issues, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 23, 2016When the holiday season arrives, workplace parties are a common form of celebration. Some amount of alcohol consumption is expected during these events, and most who attend will drink responsibly and in moderation.
7 Facts About Substance Abuse Every EAP Professional Should KnowAddiction, Mental Health, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 20, 2016Employee assistance programs (EAPs) have the potential to be powerful ammunition on the frontlines of addiction and mental health issues in the workforce. As more companies begin to rely on EAPs to help alleviate barriers to timely, affordable behavioral healthcare services, it’s important that EAP professionals are up to speed on some key facts about…
Esteemed Addiction Psychiatrist Joins Promises® Professionals Treatment ProgramNews and Research, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 10, 2016Matthew Goldenberg, D.O., a board certified psychiatrist and addiction psychiatry specialist, joins Promises Treatment Centers® as Associate Medical Director of Professionals Health Services.
Keeping up Appearances: 5 Tricks Professionals Use to Hide their AddictionAddiction, Professionals Treatment & IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 19, 2013Professionals have the smarts – and the motivation – to hide a drug or alcohol addiction. After all, they have a lot to lose. They put their reputation, their professional standing, their public image and their relationships in jeopardy if they are seen talking to a drug dealer in a seedy neighborhood or disappear for…
