March 29, 20230Comments

Prevention Over Treatment: Where’s the Focus?

The rising and immediate threat to the community from fentanyl is a sign that we should be focusing on prevention over treatment in this drug war. Fentanyl is a drug that...

by Dr Jean LaCour

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

back of man as he writes future is now on board

December 29, 20220Comments

The Future of Coaching

The future of coaching is looking bright! If you have ever thought about adding a coaching certification to your skill set, then the future is here! The end of the year is a...

by Dr Jean LaCour

June 30, 20220Comments

A Career in Recovery: The Many Options

The time to prepare yourself for a career in recovery is right now! There is such quick and momentous movement on the issue of substance use disorder, treatment and recovery...

by Dr Jean LaCour

September 15, 20210Comments

Recovery Resources to Consider

In honor of National Recovery Month, we wanted to discuss the many available recovery resources. Knowing what help is available and where to go to find it is critical to...

by Dr Jean LaCour

May 19, 20200Comments

The Coming Wave of Workplace Wellness

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...

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