Why Online Intensive Outpatient Treatments Work
Did you know, intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are as effective as inpatient and residential treatments? According to an article titled, “Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Programs: Assessing the Evidence,” and published by Psychology Online, when studies compare IOPs with inpatient or residential care, they find comparable…
2020 Was a Game Changer for Online Recovery
When the Coronavirus pandemic prevented almost any kind of public gathering, people quickly sought alternative ways to do almost everything – work, connect, manage their health needs, participate in recovery groups. As a result, telehealth, once considered “alternative,” experienced massive growth in 2020. Included in…
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….
3 Ways To Help Employees With SUD
If you have employees who suffer from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) there are steps that you can take to support them. Here are three ways to help employees with SUD: Know the signs Somewhere between 5 and 17 percent of employees have SUDs, which means…
3 Mistakes HR Pros Make About SUD Benefits
Does your company understand substance abuse disorder (SUD)? Do you have a company policy on addiction? Despite the fact substance use disorder is common in the workplace – up to 17 percent of your employees have SUDs – many companies are ill-prepared to handle it….
From the Podcast: Kendra Allen Bares It All: The ‘Break Up Bestie’ Shares Her Alcoholism Journey That Led to Her Passion to Help People Through Break Ups
Kendra Allen is the woman behind the online course and blog Break Up Bestie. She went through a series of unhealthy relationships in her early twenties, including one of narcissism, emotional abuse and unavailability, and began gathering tools and working on herself to prevent that…
For Father’s Day: Advice for Parents Whose Child Has a Substance Problem
This Father’s Day I want to share an important message to parents. As many know, I co-founded Lionrock with my daughter in recovery. Prior to the company’s founding, my wife and I fought a decade-long battle to help our daughter – a battle which included many…
From the Podcast: Pat W: Living with and Overcoming Tourette Syndrome, Having a Near Death Experience and Finding True Purpose in Recovery
Pat W was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. He describes himself as a passionate cyclist, runner, photographer, and book nerd. Pat has Tourette syndrome (Tourette’s), which created many challenges for him as a teen and into adulthood, and is what largely contributed to his…