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Living with a loved one in active addiction tends to put a family under intense pressure.

“Addiction is a family disease that stresses the family to the breaking point, impacts the stability of the home, the family's unity, mental health, physical health, finances, and overall family dynamics,” according to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

One in ten physicians develops a problem with alcohol or drugs at some point during their career. As in other professional occupations, superior levels of responsibility, accountability, and performance are typically demanded from doctors. Frequently, they hold the lives, livelihood, and future of their patients in their hands.

Consequently, it is not uncommon for physicians to turn to drugs and alcohol to handle the pressures of high expectations and work-related stress. Great responsibilities and long working hours can lead to burnout, a recognized problem among doctors.

Calling for help if you or your loved one is suffering from addiction can be quite a challenge. Many families wait until they reach a moment of crisis before they reach out for help. It’s also not easy to know whom to call. Unfortunately, not everybody who advertises addiction treatment has your best interest at heart. Some players are more excited about getting their hands on your money than they are concerned about the success of your recovery.

By Michael Rass

Stress affects many people in many professions. Stress in the legal profession, however, is typically severe. “Lawyers work in an adversarial system with demanding schedules and heavy workloads, which may contribute to increased stress levels,” confirms the American Bar Association.