People may imagine what someone living with drug and alcohol addiction may be like, but addiction can affect anyone. While there are some general misconceptions about the age, gender, social class, and other characteristics of people living with addiction, the truth is that addiction doesn’t discriminate.
Drug and alcohol abuse and addiction are common among all types of people, including working professionals. The pressures of a high-stress environment and a culture that sometimes promotes substance abuse can lead some people to use drugs and alcohol–and some will require treatment for substance abuse.
Working professionals often have different requirements to be successful in rehab. They require flexible, comprehensive treatment programs that will treat their addiction’s physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects. Many professionals return to a work environment that promotes or expects drinking and other forms of substance abuse. They must learn new, healthy coping skills to maintain sobriety for life. Professionals also must find new sources of support in the community to stay engaged in recovery after rehab.
Anyone can develop an addiction, and no one is excluded from the possible harm the condition can bring. At the Mandala Healing Center, we offer executive rehab in South Florida that helps professionals put addiction behind them and move forward in their lives and careers.
Who Requires Rehab for Professionals?
Professional jobs often come with high expectations and lots of stress. Some people may turn to drugs or alcohol for relief from the stress of their career–this is called self-medication. Anyone working in a high-risk, high-stress job may be at increased risk of addiction if they use substances to dull stress. These may include:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Sales professionals
- CEOs
- Pilots
- Lawyers
In some cases, a culture of substance use among professionals may also raise the risk of developing an addiction. For example, many people in a corporate setting may attend networking events, take clients out for dinners or drinks, or have frequent happy hours. Some may feel it’s part of their job to drink or use other substances. Frequent or heavy drinking can lead to alcohol abuse or dependence, which often requires treatment.
Working in these environments can also make it more challenging to get addiction treatment. Professionals may worry about the stigma of addiction or fear they’ll be excluded from corporate culture if they are sober.
Addiction treatment for professionals must cater to this group by ensuring privacy and confidentiality, offering flexibility, and giving people the skills to manage job-related stress and peer pressure in healthy ways.
What Sets Addiction Treatment for Professionals Apart from Other Types of Rehab?
Many addiction rehab programs offer high-quality treatment while allowing people to focus solely on recovery. But addiction treatment for professionals often works differently. Professionals in addiction treatment programs often require the ability to balance treatment activities like therapy and skills practice with their busy work schedule.
Rehab for professionals provides the time and amenities people need to stay connected to their work while receiving the treatment they need to recover from addiction. Some common amenities include:
- Access to high-speed internet
- Private spaces or business suites for work activities
- Use of fax, printers, computers, and phones during treatment
- Allowing people to use their personal laptops, phones, and other devices
In addition to providing time and space for people to stay active in their work, many addiction treatment programs for professionals provide luxurious amenities that keep people relaxed and comfortable during treatment.
And most importantly, treatment facilities take every step to ensure the privacy of their professional clients. This allows people to engage in treatment with confidence that they are in control of who has access to their health information–and that they can keep their time in rehab private if they wish.
What Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Professionals?
Before beginning treatment, a doctor or addiction specialist will perform an evaluation and recommend a level of care to meet your needs. The level of care you require depends on the severity of your addiction, your mental and physical health, and other factors.
Medically supported detox
Many people begin treatment in medically supported detox. Treatments, including medications, emotional support, and holistic therapies, can keep people safe and comfortable during detox by managing their uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.
Evidence-based treatment
Comprehensive addiction treatment programs use a combination of evidence-based and holistic therapies to help people overcome addiction and prevent relapse for life. This includes:
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Education
- Skills practice
- Medications
- Medical and mental health care
- Family therapy
- Holistic therapies like nutrition support, massage, yoga, and nature therapy
After completing addiction treatment, people must develop an aftercare plan that will allow them to stay active in their recovery and commit to sobriety for life. This may include continuing therapy, attending other treatment programs, living in a sober community, or other supportive activities.
Learn More About Executive Rehab in South Florida at the Mandala Healing Center
If you have been waiting to get the addiction treatment you need, don’t put it off for another day. Call to speak to one of our admissions counselors about starting one of our specialized drug and alcohol rehab programs for professionals today.