Most Common Signs of Substance Abuse and Addiction
Despite the fact 4 million Americans are in treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs), and another 20.7 million are in need of treatment, the signs of substance are not widely recognized by most. Many misperceptions exist about SUD, leading to a general lack of understanding….
Online Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health Resources Have Never Been More Important to Businesses. Here’s Why.
Originally published in HR News, January 2021 By Peter Loeb One of the many side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an alarming rise in mental health issues. Because this has received so little attention mental health professionals are referring to it as a silent pandemic….
Online Recovery Doesn’t Just Work; It’s Preferred
In the spring, as the coronavirus spread through the country and states called for citizens to stay at home, people with substance use disorders (SUDs) and seeking, living in, and supporting recovery were concerned. The combination of not being able to attend traditional meetings and…
What is Substance Use Disorder? And Why Should You Care?
Substance use disorder (SUD), despite the many misperceptions about it, is an illness. Per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure…
Lionrock Co-founders: Ask Us Anything
Recently, Lionrock co-founders Peter Loeb and Ashley Loeb Blassingame, had the opportunity to host an “Ask Me Anything” on Reddit, the popular social news aggregation and discussion website. The questions they received were thoughtful and thought-provoking, and we want to share some of the same information…
How To Support Your Colleague in SUD Treatment
Approximately 5 to 17 percent of employees suffer from substance abuse disorders (SUDs), depending on the industry. Fortunately, treatment programs can help. When employees get help, the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment reports that common problems they often face at work improve. For example, unplanned…
4 Questions You Might Be Afraid to Ask About Substance Use Disorder
Despite the fact that 20.7 million Americans (roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population) are in need of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, only 4 million people (or 19 percent of those with SUD) receive treatment. SUD is a widely misunderstood illness, shrouded in stigma…
No, You Can’t Fire Someone Because They Need SUD Treatment
HR execs be aware, you cannot fire an employee because they need substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. With the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reporting that almost 11 million full-time workers in the United States have substance abuse disorder (SUD), it’s critical…
Interview With A Counselor: What To Expect from IOP
Are you wondering what intensive outpatient treatment is like? In this blog post, we interview Dr. Laura Krum, Lionrock Recovery’s clinical director. Q. How do you put together a treatment plan? A. The first thing that happens is the client gets an assessment with the…
From the Podcast: Jessica Buch – An International Model in Recovery Comes Out as Intersex to Support Others Who Live in Secrecy
In this incredible bonus episode, Ashley speaks with international model, student volunteer, and advocate Jessica Buch. Recently coming out as Intersex, Jessica was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitiviy Syndrome (CAIS) at a young age. Jessica’s life and how she viewed her body looked different from…
How To Talk With Your Employer About SUD
If you are struggling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and wondering how to talk you’re your employer about it, read on. First, know that you are not alone. Somewhere between 5 and 17 percent of your employees suffer from substance abuse disorders (SUDs). Second, know…
From the Podcast: Debbie Hickey – A Minisode on Dealing with Feeling Overwhelmed in Recovery
In this first minisode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, host Ashley Loeb Blassingame and producer Christiana Kimmich are joined by author and life coach Debbie Hickey. Debbie candidly discusses the feeling of overwhelm, and how being overwhelmed can affect a person’s journey….