Each year, 4 billion hours of work productivity are lost due to substance abuse in the United States alone. Though this number is enormous, it’s unsurprising: 77% of illegal drug users have jobs. These workers are more likely to have skipped work more than two days in the last month, and are late to work … Continued
Let’s face it: the idea of going through rehab can be a daunting one. While deciding to enter a addiction treatment program is an crucial first step in the recovery process, too often the misconceptions and false beliefs about rehab programs can keep someone from getting the help they need. Some of the most common … Continued
Innocently enough, many turn to diet drinks as a safe alternative to sugar or alcoholic beverages. But, at what risk? Could you be exchanging one bad habit for another? Before you turn to diet drinks (as well as other “diet” or “sugar-free” foods), it’s important to be aware of the chemicals you could be consuming … Continued