4 Signs that You May Be Heading for a Substance Abuse Relapse

If you have struggled with various types of substance abuse or alcohol abuse and have been through rehab, then you might fear relapse. Many people, upon leaving even the best rehab centers end up relapsing because they still do not recognize the symptoms of substance abuse. One of the main ways to avoid relapse is to be able to recognize the warning signs that that is the direction that you were headed. It is incredibly sad, but a fact nonetheless, that not every addict stays in recovery after leaving rehab. However, there are signs and symptoms that could show you …

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How to Tackle Workplace Substance Abuse

While you may think that substance abuse in the workplace is none of your business, it can have a significant impact on the company you work for, on you and your colleagues, and of course on the person who is using alcohol or drugs while, before or after working. In fact, an American study on the impact of drug abuse on employers found that such substance abuse in the workplace costs companies about $81 billion a year! In a culture whether alcohol consumption is seen as normal, alcohol abuse problems tend to be rampant. Canadians drink more than 50% more …

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