Work

Looking for a Job Once You Finish Detox and Drug Rehab

By Wish Recovery Oct 25 2021

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

employer and employee discussing mental health awareness

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. May 13 2019

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

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. Mar 19 2019

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 May 19 2019

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

going out with coworkers when you're sober

What to Do When All Your Coworkers Drink

Jun 10 2019

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

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. Apr 8 2019

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

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 Dec 13 2018

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. Aug 25 2016

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

5 Ways to Ensure Job Security During Recovery

By Benhilda Chanetsa May 16 2016

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

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 Mar 21 2016

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 Jul 19 2021

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