February 21, 2023
Employee assistance programs have been around for a long time. They are essentially a close partnership between an organization, the employer, and an addiction treatment provider like Serenity Grove. These programs are designed to aid an organization’s employees in getting the treatment and help they need to overcome addiction. It is a much more compassionate […]
December 14, 2022
Many people erroneously assume that medical professionals are immune to issues like addiction. But at heart, they are people too. Despite their professional credentials and medical expertise, they are just as able to suffer from addiction as the general population. If anything, they can be more prone to addiction than the average population because of […]
August 22, 2022
What happens when something is happening in an employee’s personal life that is impacting work performance? If an employee is struggling with a personal issue like addiction, they may be encouraged to use an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Drug or alcohol misuse is not the only thing that EAPs cover, but they are often the […]
January 6, 2022
Addiction is increasingly common in the workplace. Stigmas, assumptions, and misinformation lead many to believe addiction occurs outside of professional and successful workplaces. However, drug and alcohol addiction is common among working professionals. Societal pressures, fear of failure, and company culture can lead to self-soothing with substance use. For many, casual or habitual substance use […]