Do you use drugs or alcohol at work? Do you need to smoke something or take some pills before starting your day? You may have a stash of alcohol in your desk just in case. These are all instances of substance abuse in the workplace. There are many challenges to this, and it can lead to your job loss. Yet, if you are struggling with addiction, it may be hard to stop using on your own. It may be time to get help. Our team at Serenity Light Recovery can provide support to you.
What Are the Outcomes of Substance Abuse in the Workplace?
Take a moment to consider what you’re engaging in when you use drugs or alcohol at work. You may pull out a few glasses for an average drink with colleagues and think nothing of it. You may even celebrate a deal this way. Or, you may head to the roof after a long few hours to take the edge off with your favorite substance. Yet, in both of these cases, you may be engaging in substance abuse in the workplace.
What happens if you do this? Even if you are a functioning alcoholic and do not consider yourself in need of drug abuse counseling, there are some very real risks present here. You could lose your job. Because of liability risks, most employers work hard to eliminate these types of issues from their property. In addition to this, you may put other people at risk if you are in management or you become unable to do your job properly. That, too, is a liability risk.
Do You Think You Have It Under Control?
One of the biggest misconceptions about alcohol and drug abuse is that the user can stop whenever he or she wants to. When it comes to being a functioning alcoholic, that is rarely the case. You may think you are doing just fine with work tasks, and you’re still reaching your goals, but are you, in fact, not? Here are some questions to ask yourself about substance abuse in the workplace.
- Do you use drugs or alcohol at work to take the edge off? That could be deflecting the stress.
- Are you hiding substances in your office or locker?
- Do you use drugs or alcohol to deal with anxiety or trauma from work?
- You may be a functioning alcoholic, but do you find you’re not doing your best often?
- Do you feel as though others are passing you by in promotions?
- Do you struggle to complete tasks on time or make frequent mistakes?
In these situations, you may have an addiction that requires help. Recognizing that any substance abuse in the workplace is risky and puts your future on the line, and then still engaging in those activities, is a key component of addiction.
What Do You Do Now?
If you know you need help for drug abuse, but you are unsure where to start, turn to our team at Serenity Light Recovery. You can enter into our treatment programs designed to address your specific needs. We offer a number of services that may allow you to keep working while getting the addiction treatment necessary. Consider some of our therapy options:
- Men’s rehab programs
- Women’s rehab programs
- Family therapy programs
- Holistic recovery therapy
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Outpatient rehab programs
Are You Ready to See Change? Call Serenity Light Recovery for Help
If you’re engaging in drug abuse or are a functioning alcoholic, it’s time to find some help. Substance abuse in the workplace can be dangerous and career-ending. There is hope for you. At Serenity Light Recovery, we work closely with those who need help overcoming these challenges. Reach out to our team today by calling (281) 431-6700 to find out how we can help you.
As our CEO, Heather’s main calling is to stay true to the vision of the organization, which is saving lives and striving to redefine statistics by raising the standard of care with evolving treatment methods. Heather studied psychology at LSU and both the main and Clear Lake campuses of the University of Houston, and she is a certified IASIS provider and CPI instructor. She’s been helping people in recovery since 2011. Heather’s motto to live by is “I am not what I’ve done; I am what I’ve overcome.”
