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Is It Time to Reconsider Your Alcohol or Substance Use?
Has your use of alcohol or substances begun to affect your professional or personal life? If you are experiencing one or more of the following, you may benefit from counseling, treatment, or participation in a recovery support group:
- Moodiness
- Depression
- Anger
- Defensiveness
- Negative changes in interpersonal behavior
- Withdrawal or isolation
- Medical symptoms or health problems
- Legal issues
- Declining work performance
- Suspension or termination from professional practice or employment
What Are the Benefits of Sobriety and Recovery?
Recovery from an alcohol or substance use disorder can lead to:
- Renewed hope for the future
- Development of a healthy support system
- Improved decision-making and coping skills
- Better behavioral health, which supports overall health
- Healing in relationships
- Restoration of trust
- Rebuilding personal and professional esteem
- A desire to help others facing similar challenges
- Sustained sobriety
- Meaningful service to the community
Resources Available to You
If you are unsure whether or not to seek assistance, help is available:
Confidential assistance is available. If you or someone you know is a licensed healthcare professional and is uncertain if they may be experiencing a substance use disorder, please consider contacting the NE LAP at (800) 851-2336 or (402) 354-8055 to begin the path to recovery.
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