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One's job or career usually gets pushed down the list of priorities during active addiction. At the end of rehab, the ability to maintain gainful employment requires a new mentality. Read our tips for finding and keeping a job now that you're sober. 

Looking for a Job Once You Finish Detox and Drug Rehab

By Wish Recovery

So, you’re done with your stay at a luxury drug rehab and now you want to get a job. Getting a job can be a hugely rewarding ex... Continue Reading

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Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace

By Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T. Nicole Arzt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in providing psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups struggling with substance use disorders and psychiatric illnesses.

If you want to be more open about your mental health at work, you need to identify why it's important for you to do so. Continue Reading

man returns to work after rehab

How to Navigate a Difficult Job During Early Recovery

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

Here's a survival guide to get you through your earliest days back at work to make sure your recovery remains a top priority. Continue Reading

Being a truck driver can often make sobriety a little harder to maintain

Staying Sober as a Truck Driver on the Road

By Luke Nold

Many motorists think truck drivers sit comfortably in their climate-controlled cabs and let the road do the work. But trucking ... Continue Reading

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What to Do When All Your Coworkers Drink

The following tips can help you create and maintain a positive space for yourself in your workplace without compromising your v... Continue Reading

man going back to work after rehab

How to Go Back to Work After Graduating Treatment

By Tori Utley Tori Utley is an entrepreneur working jointly in technology innovation and addiction recovery, holding her license as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC) in Minnesota.

No matter where you are in your career, going back to work after completing treatment can be a challenge. Continue Reading

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Getting Help Without Losing Your Job

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

You might think that telling an employer about your addiction would paint you as unreliable, the truth is that it shows you’re ... Continue Reading

Person helping a fellow addict out of sobriety

Is a Career in Addiction Right For You?

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Since addiction is best understood by those who suffer and recover from it, many people who've experienced the disease firsthan... Continue Reading

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5 Ways to Ensure Job Security During Recovery

By Benhilda Chanetsa

How do you keep your job during recovery? It's you versus your employer—a cat and mouse game. You've got to stay ahead with the... Continue Reading

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Tips on How to Find a Job After Getting Sober

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Now that you're sober, it's time to go get that job you've been dreaming of. Here are some great tips for doing so. Continue Reading

4 Things to Look for in a New Job Now That You're Sober

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Finding a job is a key component of recovery. Consider these tips to find one that will provide both support and satisfaction t... Continue Reading

5 Benefits of Working with an Executive Recovery Coach

By Therese Marie

Finally, someone who understands all the challenges you're facing. Continue Reading

4 Recovery Principles That Impact the Bottom Line

By Therese Marie

Your journey can move both you and your company forward. Continue Reading

Finding the Blend in Performance & Recovery

By Therese Marie

In the third part of our series, executive recovery coach Therese Marie gives advice on the 3 Ts. Continue Reading

Reshaping Your Career Transition Strategy

By Therese Marie

Here's how to go into the job market with your head held high in the second piece of our five-part series. Continue Reading

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