How to Ask for Time Off Work for Addiction Treatment

Addiction Treatment

Sometimes, it’s easy to see that you need addiction treatment.

In these instances, the problem begins when it’s time to make room in your life for it. Family and work obligations make it difficult for many people to get the care they need.

Sometimes, asking for time off work for necessary treatment can be a daunting task, but addiction treatment is worth the sacrifice.

This is the best decision you can make for yourself and your loved ones. You deserve the chance to find long-term health and sobriety.

The key is often understanding how to ask.

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The first step in taking time off for treatment is determining how much time you may need.

This isn’t always easy to see upfront. It’s particularly difficult if you try to find the answer on your own.

Our addiction experts can help.

The friendly staff at Resurgence Behavioral Health has dedicated their careers to improving the health and happiness of others. They are available to answer questions and help you determine the best course of action.

Call today to start your initial consultation. They can also perform a fast and free insurance verification.

This will help us further evaluate your options.

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Addiction Treatment Plans for You

Our treatment programs are custom-made so that they may look different for everyone. However, generally speaking, more time in treatment is better.

Research suggests that most addicted individuals need at least three months of treatment. This is the best way to reduce or end drug abuse significantly.

Recovery is a long-term process. This is why inpatient or residential drug treatment is often recommended. Resurgence Behavioral Health offers 30, 60, and 90-day programs. 12-step programs and extended stays are also available.

Therapy is a large part of addiction treatments. In therapy, you’ll learn about what triggers you so you can avoid it in the future.

You’ll work to mend fences and improve your relationships. You’ll work to understand your addiction and overcome it. You’ll replace drug-using activities with healthier, more rewarding ones.

You’ll learn stress and addiction management techniques. You’ll swap stories, gain insight, and build support systems. And, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Common Reasons for Drug Addiction Treatment

There are thousands of prescription and illicit drugs available today. Any addiction to drugs or alcohol is a good reason to seek addiction treatment. We can also help with gambling addictions and eating disorders.

If you’re wondering whether it’s time to seek addiction treatment, the answer is likely yes. Contact us today so that we can provide further information on the options available to you.

The most common reasons for addiction treatment are:

• Alcohol
• Opiate
• Benzodiazepine
• Cocaine
• Heroin

In recent years, prescription opioids and benzodiazepines have led to an enormous number of addictions.

Opioids are often prescribed for severe pain, but they become less effective – over time, leading to many people seeking something stronger.

Most people who use heroin begin with prescription opioids. Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed to reduce anxiety and aid sleep. Xanax is the most frequently prescribed benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepine addictions and overdoses have reached alarming highs.

And the combination of opioids and benzodiazepines has proven a dangerous one. Over 30% of opioid overdoses also involve benzodiazepines.

Addiction and Mental Health

Whatever your addiction(s) may be, Resurgence Behavioral Health can help you overcome it.

At our treatment center, we also evaluate and treat any underlying mental health conditions.

An addiction coupled with a mental health disorder is called a dual diagnosis. This is very common.

Most dual diagnosis patients have generalized anxiety disorders, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder, among other mental health illnesses. 

If we only treat the addiction, other concerns may remain and lead to a relapse.

Addiction treatment is the most effective when it addresses every concern. And, when two conditions occur together, they should be treated together.

Your Employer Wants You Healthy and Productive

The abuse of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco costs over $740 billion annually.

This number includes costs related to crime, health, care, and lost work productivity. And it covers costs in the United States alone.

Your employer wants to see you healthy and productive.

They’re unlikely to argue against you seeking care that will help you accomplish these tasks.

Even if your employer doesn’t have the necessary policies in place, you may have other options.

The Family and Medical Leave Act allows three months of unpaid leave for addiction treatment each year.

Your human resources department can confirm your eligibility and help with the paperwork.

Start at Human Resources

If you have a human resources department, start there.

If you don’t, ask to schedule a meeting with your boss.

Tell them about your addiction. Tell them why you want to seek treatment.

Ask them what they can do to ensure you’ll have a job to return to.

And most importantly, don’t be ashamed. You are advocating for yourself. You’re choosing to improve your life.

Asking for help and seeking addiction treatment is bold and admirable.

However, if you are too uncomfortable to share the details, don’t.

Explain that you need to take leave for a medical emergency instead. You are not obligated to elaborate if you don’t wish to.

Keep records or notes of these conversations.

Getting Addiction Treatment Outside of Work Hours

There may be options available for graduates of inpatient programs, that don’t require taking time off from work.

Patients with milder addictions may also be eligible for these alternatives.

Outpatient services are often offered during the evenings or weekends. These addiction treatment options provide greater flexibility, but they also come with less support.

You’ll have access to many of the same treatment methods, but you’ll spend far less time with us each week.

Outpatient addiction treatments typically require only a few hours of attendance each week.

Intensive outpatient programs require nine to 20 hours a week.

We will help you determine which option will be better for you.

These addiction treatment options are excellent alternatives when inpatient care isn’t possible.

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Asking for time off from work to seek addiction treatment can be scary.

Remember that you are not alone.

Millions of individuals seek addiction treatment each year.

And your employer wants to see a happier, healthier you return to work when it’s through.

Seeking addiction treatment isn’t always easy, but for many, it’s necessary.

Addiction treatment is life-changing.

You owe it to yourself to come to find out how.

At Resurgence Behavioral Health, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.