By Holly Klamer

Special to the Financial Independence Hub

While most business executives are and should be approaching Financial Independence, there is a little-known threat to their financial well-being: addiction/substance abuse.

In fact, according to the SAMHSA [Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration], around 11.4% of management employees (example business executives and managers) are diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder every year.

If the addiction is not managed in a timely fashion, abrupt dismissal could torpedo any long-term goals for financial freedom.

As an aspiring business executive or someone who is serious about their financial education, it’s good to be aware of addiction and its possible ramifications.

So in this post, we look at why business execs should take addictions seriously. We also discuss different treatment options available for business executives to overcome SUD.

Help is Available

Anyone can suffer from drug addiction, including those in white-collar, executive positions who juggle a lot of responsibilities. In fact, it could be more difficult for them as they may be tempted to avoid/delay treatment so their career or work doesn’t suffer due to the required time off.

That’s where executive addiction-related treatment centers come in. These treatment centers are equipped with high-end tools, services, and necessary amenities so that patients can maintain active personal and professional lives while also achieving sobriety.

Often the main highlight of these programs is the luxury setting and amenities given to the professionals and a distraction-free comfortable environment.

Addiction Treatments available for Business Executives

Medical Detox

Often the first phase of most recovery programs; medical detox aims at the cessation of drug usage. In the absence of medical aid, the patient may experience myriad unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Executive treatment facilities, such as detox centers in California, deploy safe and medical procedures to make the detox process as comfortable and less painful as possible.

Psychotherapy

Often the therapeutic phase of the program begins right after the detox is successfully over. Inpatient rehab centers in Los Angeles for example, use it in individual and group settings. Psychotherapy mainly aims to recognize the psychological reasons that are causing or triggering the drug usage.

After that, it teaches several relapse prevention mechanisms and coping techniques to deal with tough situations without resorting to drugs. Continue Reading…