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In a previous post we discussed the signs and symptoms to look out for if you suspect a co-worker is struggling with addiction. Now what? 

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Typically, we are taught that work life and personal life are to remain separate. However, if your co-worker is suffering with a drug or alcohol addiction, it can have a serious effect on your work environment and productivity. 

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The DEA’s Take-Back program was a complete success as the Drug Enforcement Association pulled in over 121 tons of unused prescription pills during the nationwide movement that included over 4,000 take-back sites. The program was a major success, hauling in numbers that were far above the projected and expected. 

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When it comes to beating an addiction, you have to be preventative against temptation and other components that can fuel your addiction. You have to develop a game plan so that when certain situations arise that may cause temptation, you know how to avoid them and get out. You need to have escape routes mapped out for these situations and be preemptive in your fight against addiction. Literally organize your day to be less stressful and to be as comfortable as possible. Ease stress from your day by refining your schedule to be more efficient, but also not overwhelming. Stress is powerful fuel for addiction. Give yourself time every day to relax so that stress doesn’t cause you to falter. 

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Beating addiction by yourself can be a nearly impossible task. Support groups and counseling have been created throughout the years to support those who are struggling with addiction because the difficulties of fighting an addiction on your own can be debilitating. The support and encouragement that comes from a support group can make the difference and help lead you to sobriety. 

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It takes a lot of determination and will to beat a drug addiction. It takes encouragement, courage and significant will power. Maintaining a sense of optimism and staying centered on the goal of being sober is very important to succeeding. Sometimes you aren’t sure what your goals should look like. Try thinking of what your life was like before the addiction. It was different, it was better, but the addiction caused issues that have led you to this point. Use your history to drive you back to that life that you covet and miss. Reminding yourself of what your life can return to can help you get there. That encouragement can be a major boost towards your success. Remember your history so that you can repeat it. 

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Imagine for a moment that you own a firearm. You purchased the pistol legally, going through the necessary steps to acquire it. You got it as protection for you and your family. You decide to keep it within an arm’s length of your bed, so you have it in the top drawer of your nightstand. Now imagine you have a 5 year old son. A 5 year old son who wanders into your bedroom and finds the gun in the unlocked, unguarded location. It’s a terrifying thought. 

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The Drug Enforcement Association is making a move against prescription drugs. Not necessarily the drugs themselves, but against prescription drug abuse and misuse. All prescription drugs are prescribed from a doctor because of the complications that can arise if the prescription drug is abused or misused. When they are taken inappropriately, prescription drugs can pose a serious problem to a person, in some cases leading to an addiction. One easy way for prescription drugs to be abused or misused is in cases in which the drugs were not disposed of properly. The DEA has attempted to set up a nationwide plan to rid our homes of unused prescription drugs. 

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There is a common saying in circulation, particularly in law, which is that “the truth shall set you free.” Truth, though many would argue satirically that this is not the case, is what our justice system is based on. We spend our entire lives depending on various truths and the honesty of others. Every time we turn in an application with our social security number or give our credit card number over the phone, we are trusting others with very important information, that they will be honest with what we are trusting these individuals with. We expect honesty from others, but what about honesty with ourselves? In order for the truth to set you free, you have to be willing to admit the truth. 

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