May 19, 20200Comments

The Coming Wave of Wellness in the Workplace

According to a Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Survey about 2/3 of Human Resource professionals believe that substance abuse is one of the most serious issues among the workforce. Businesses are beginning to catch

by Dr Jean LaCour

May 5, 20200Comments

Why Words Matter in the Language of Addiction

To shift out of the stigma that addiction carries for individuals seeking help it’s really necessary for us to begin to use new language. Terms such as abuser, addict, or drug habit

by Dr Jean LaCour

April 7, 20200Comments

Sleep and Anxiety – Breaking the Cycle

Have you ever been caught in the cycle of not being able to sleep … and then feeling anxious about sleeping … and then finding it harder to sleep? Recent studies have

by Dr Jean LaCour

April 1, 20200Comments

How Has Wellness Missed Addiction Awareness?

Most people with addiction issues work full-time and Wellness programs don't seem to do much to create awareness surrounding addiction. Why don’t businesses do more to help their people? In this

by Dr Jean LaCour

March 4, 20200Comments

Counting the Cost of Alcohol Use

Counting the Cost of Alcohol Use There are many reasons adults may choose to drink alcohol. Relaxation after a long day, the warm, pleasant sensation going down, an easy way to de-stress or

by Dr Jean LaCour

February 13, 20200Comments

Contemplate a Future that Agrees with Your Heart

Have you ever heard someone say in relation to their work or career “My heart is just not in it”? People may find a degree of success or achievement in

by Dr Jean LaCour

January 8, 20200Comments

Why Businesses Need Addiction Prevention Programs

In today’s high-powered, high-stress business world many employees are dealing with addiction and mental health issues such as depression, problems with alcohol, gambling, anxiety, over-eating, sexual compulsions and opioid dependence,

by Dr Jean LaCour