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Workplace Vices

One person's vice... is another's fun!

Like it or not... drinking after work, dating a co-worker and smoking have consequences if you allow them too!

Don't assume that "personal choice" is the right answer to concerned managers, legal departments and gossiping peers. When you play in this world, expect criticism and unsolicited advice.

How you are perceived will have an affect on your career. Act carelessly and people will assume you are reckless. Show poor judgment and they may show you the door.

Say "no" to smoking at work: If you smoke... you know what non-smoking co-workers are saying. "Why do they get so many breaks?" "All I smell is smoke... (full article)

Can you recognize the signs of problem drinking? Alcohol consumption has received growing attention in recent years. Increases in the amount of under-age drinking, college binge drinking, and drunk driving incidents are just some of the issues on which the media has focused. Yet, important as such stories are, for most of us the real issues are usually much more personal and closer to home. (full article)

Understanding addiction and the recovery process: Addiction can be overwhelmingly painful and difficult to deal with. Whether the cause is alcohol or other drugs, overcoming an addiction is a complicated process. Whether you may be facing an addiction yourself, or interested in the recovery process for someone close to you, it is worth understanding the many steps on the road to recovery. (full article)