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Work and Addiction

5 Job Hunting Tips for People in Recovery

By |2023-06-29T15:43:09-04:00June 20th, 2017|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Job hunting is never an easy process, but people in recovery face some distinct challenges. From the need for a flexible schedule to explaining a spotty work history, landing a new position while in recovery will require careful planning and preparation. Daniel Krasner, Summit Behavioral Healthcare’s Assistant Vice President of National Business Development, has a [...]

Taking Time Off Work to Attend Rehab: What You Need to Know

By |2019-09-11T17:36:21-04:00May 26th, 2017|Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Resource|

One of the most common fears people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction have is how to seek treatment without putting their job at risk. While this issue does need to be handled carefully, evidence suggests that seeking treatment is much more likely to provide a boost to your career as opposed to simply ignoring [...]

Drugs in the Workplace: Bad for Business

By |2023-06-23T14:12:03-04:00September 20th, 2013|Drug and Alcohol Addiction|

Michelle didn’t seem to take her job too seriously; she was usually 5-10 minutes late, took an excessive amount of breaks and often called in sick, all without remorse. However, she was clearly one of the best saleswomen in the region. Her convivial way with shoppers carried over to managers, to whom she promised she [...]

How Do I Tell My Employer I’m an Addict?

By |2023-06-23T13:22:06-04:00December 6th, 2012|Miscellaneous|

For some people the main obstacle keeping them from entering addiction rehab is their job.  How do they tell their boss? What do they say to co-workers?  Will they be fired? Fortunately the answers are often easier than they think.  At St. Joseph Institute, we take care of most communication with the employer. For those [...]