Drug Free Workplace Office Sign. Drugs in the workplace Prohibited.

February 28, 20230Comments

Dealing With Drugs in the Workplace

Whether or not anyone realizes it, most companies are dealing with drugs in the workplace. Besides negatively impacting the lives of the person addicted to drugs or...

by Dr Jean LaCour

January 31, 20230Comments

Dry January: Trend or Tactic

Every year the topic of Dry January comes up more and more. Is this a trend that is here to stay? Has it turned into a tactic for people to ask themselves tough questions? By...

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. Words matter and terms such as...

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...

by Dr Jean LaCour

March 4, 20200Comments

The Cost of Alcohol Use, It Adds Up!

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 just have fun....

by Dr Jean LaCour

February 27, 20190Comments

What We Can Learn From Ben Affleck’s Struggle with Addiction

What Ben Affleck's struggle with addiction can teach us about supporting others who deal with addiction:

by Dr Jean LaCour

October 10, 20180Comments

Robert Downey Jr’s Amazing Comeback From Addiction

You can come back from addiction, just ask RDJ.

by Dr Jean LaCour

June 29, 20170Comments

Opioid abuse: A public epidemic

It's time to take a hard look at the numbers. Opioid abuse is an epidemic.

by Dr Jean LaCour

Certified Professional Recovery Coach Training

May 1, 20170Comments

Opiate Abuse & the Impact on Addiction Recovery

A hot topic among our lawmakers is opiate abuse. As recovery professionals, it is in our best interest to know and understand how opiates are abused, what abusing them can...

by Dr Jean LaCour

March 23, 20170Comments

The Addiction Curve: Where We Stand

There are an estimated 84 million people in the addiction curve. As a recovery coach, you can help with the right tools.

by Dr Jean LaCour

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