Understanding Addiction Treatment for Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Building a business is hard every day. Political forces, changing economies, and the constant stress of making the best next decision create a constant level of intense challenge. Whether you’re an executive, a startup founder, or a small entrepreneur just trying to make payroll for your employees, you’re constantly faced with the same stressors every day.
For many people, this leads to addiction, more appropriately called substance use disorder (SUD). The use of substances can ease fears and frustrations, alleviate anxiety for a few minutes, or help you gain clarity. But it also puts your health on the line. At Victory Addiction Recovery Center, we offer a treatment program that can help.
Why Does a Professional Treatment Program Matter?
Our professionals program specifically addresses the unique needs of those who work in high-stress positions. It also reflects our understanding of your professional responsibilities while also providing strategies that deal with your addiction without putting your career on the line. There are several times when you may benefit from a professional addiction treatment program if you’re a business owner or executive. For example:
- You are relying on or using substances that you know could put your health or job on the line.
- You want to manage addiction but do so without compromising your professional role and position.
- You need specialized support because you have intense triggers and stressors that most people don’t. Many are career-specific.
The professional addiction treatment program we offer provides you with a discreet but also effective treatment option for drug or alcohol addiction. When you meet with our treatment team, you will have a plan created to focus on your specific needs so you can gain both personal and professional wellness again.
Why Entrepreneurs Suffer Differently
Leading a business is more than just closing deals and bringing home a paycheck. There’s often so much on the line for you, personally, but also for your employees and reputation. You may find yourself working 50 to 60 hours per week, without much time off to think about work. And, if you’re like many entrepreneurs, you’re getting six hours of sleep and not eating as nutritiously as you would like to.
A recent survey found that 87% of founders experience anxiety, depression, or burnout, or all three. These rates are substantially higher than the average American. While you feel that intensity, and at times want to flee, you may have too much at stake to just move on. Many business owners make empty promises to themselves that they’ll rest later once they deal with the day’s struggles.
But then it doesn’t happen. You turn to a drink to calm your nerves or use stimulants to gain more energy. Some turn to medications and drugs that help them distance themselves from the world. Ultimately, you physically and mentally suffer, and an addiction develops.
What Goes Into a Successful Addiction Treatment Program for Entrepreneurs?
Our comprehensive addiction treatment program in Lafayette provides you with extensive support through an individualized plan for your specific needs. This plan addresses your specific struggles and needs. Most will include:
- Evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, REBT, and mindfulness, can help you navigate the stress and challenges of your life
- Regular therapy sessions were where you’ll work one-on-one with a therapist, while also engaging in family therapy programs and group sessions designed to support recovery
- Treatment plans designed to foster success without requiring you to step away from work fully or without demanding that you leave your position to resolve the addiction
- Holistic recovery strategies that help you improve your quality of life, including yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
- Medical and psychiatric support based on your needs with discretion and a clear focus
These programs don’t minimize what you’re facing. They don’t lessen the treatment for addiction or mental health conditions. But they better understand where your pain comes from and teach you strategies for managing life in those moments.
For many people in a high-stress job, the goal isn’t to leave that position but to learn how to love it again. You can’t do that if you don’t have the tools and resources to manage substance use disorder. That is where we can offer authentic guidance and support.
What to Expect When You Contact Our Treatment Center
Victory Addiction Recovery Center provides the comprehensive care you need in a discreet and effective manner. When you are facing the intensity of addiction and the high levels of stress from the work you do, it helps to know there are authentic resources available to support your recovery.
There’s no pressure to make a decision. Contact us now to request an assessment and learn more about your options.