Work-related pressure can make life very stressful for working professionals—especially those with demanding jobs. In fact, there is a high rate of addiction among this population. The personality traits associated with individuals who are driven to pursue and maintain high-pressure careers can actually put them at a greater risk for addictive behaviors that can lead to a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both. Addiction treatment for professionals can offer comprehensive treatment programs that allow professionals to continue working. Outpatient treatment programs, like the one at Santé Center for Healing, exist that are designed specifically for working professionals. This flexible professionals program option requires clients to commit to a regimen of therapies at a treatment center that works with their schedule so that work and personal commitments are not jeopardized.

Benefits of addiction treatment for professionals

Many career professionals who are struggling with a substance use disorder may not realize that there are treatment options that can work around their responsibilities and their schedule. They may think that a residential live-in treatment experience is the only option, but this is not the case.

Outpatient treatment programs exist to help those who need more flexibility in their treatment. This type of treatment works best if the addiction is not as severe and can also be designed specifically for working professionals in demanding jobs.

Some of the benefits of an outpatient treatment program for professionals include:

Flexibility

For busy business people, taking weeks or months off to fully immerse themselves in a residential treatment program is not an option. They risk losing their career credibility and even their job. Attending treatment sessions around your work schedule makes treatment possible for these busy individuals who are under a lot of pressure in their jobs.

Reputation protection

There is also a level of embarrassment that professionals experience, knowing that they can hold a high-pressure job but cannot manage their own substance use. This is a stigma that exists in our society as well. Getting treatment and getting back on track with healthier choices and effective coping techniques will ensure the individual can continue to succeed in their career.

Discretion and confidentiality

Individuals in this situation also want to know that they can go through the treatment experience without disruption to the rest of their life. Because an outpatient program works around a working professional’s schedule, it does not draw attention to the fact that the individual is receiving treatment unless they choose to share this with people around them. They can generally keep routines in their life alongside a treatment program.

What to expect in a professionals program at Santé Center for Healing

Once enrolled, clients will go through a thorough intake assessment and then work with the therapeutic team to craft a custom treatment plan designed for their unique needs. A treatment plan can include a number of therapies, including traditional talk therapies, behavioral therapies, and experiential therapies. The goal is to reduce the risk of relapse so that an individual does not have to reenter a treatment program.

Treatment could include therapies like:

• Family therapy
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Experiential therapies utilizing the outdoors, like ropes course therapy
• Neurofeedback therapy
• Psychotherapy
• Psychodrama therapy
• 12-step programming and aftercare support

The skills that make many professionals so successful in their careers can also hinder their ability to seek help and stay on the road to recovery. This can include things like problem-solving skills and perfectionism. In addition, their workplace may be an environment that presents challenges like easy access to drugs or alcohol, high stress, and long hours in the office.

Get help with addiction and mental health at Santé Center for Healing

Addiction is a disease and needs to be treated as such. The good news is that a variety of treatment options are available to all who need it. For working professionals, flexible options are available so that they can still attend to their careers while getting much-needed treatment for a substance use disorder. Being the healthiest version of yourself will make you even more prepared to lead and handle stress and triggers with effective coping tools through a combination of therapies.

Find out more about what a flexible outpatient treatment program can look like for you or a loved one at Santé Center for Healing. Call 866.238.3154 or complete the online form to speak with a member of the treatment team.