Executive rehab centers cater to the needs of busy professionals — business owners, upper management and CEOs — who require substance abuse treatment for alcohol or drug addiction. These individuals may feel that stepping away from their organization to get help at an addiction treatment center will be difficult due to their role’s intense responsibilities. Absences can hurt the company and even their career, and they have an image to maintain.
This is where executive rehab centers come in. Programs that offer rehab for executives allow an individual to continue working while undergoing substance abuse treatment in a controlled and safe environment. Privacy is also a high priority in these treatment facilities.
Executives and upper-level management often experience extreme stress while problem-solving company issues, pressure from board members to perform, demanding work schedules and the perceived obligation to keep the company running smoothly. As a result, many turn to after-work drinks, social drinking and illicit drug use at home. However, according to the Mental Health Services Administration, continued drug use only adds to the stress and can lead to other addictions. An executive rehab center like Recovery Life Group can help.
Substance Abuse & White-Collar Workers
Executives are individuals who hold white-collar jobs or senior management offices, including CEOs and owners of large companies. These high-stress, high-profile jobs can also include department store managers or department leads and even small business owners. Basically, anyone with extensive power in a company can be considered an executive. While these individuals often appear well-dressed and put together on the outside, on the inside they struggle with stress, which can leave them looking for ways to cope with their work responsibilities.
A study by BioMed Central Public Health found that alcohol use is higher among white-collar workers than in any other group. After-work drinks and social drinking are common occurrences for this group. Many executives also turn to prescription medications like Xanax to relax at the end of a workday. Over time and with overuse, these coping behaviors can lead to addiction.
What Is Executive Rehab?
Executive rehab is a substance abuse program designed for business professionals who want or need to keep working while undergoing treatment. Typically, the program is customized to meet the needs of the individual and includes expert treatment teams, spa-like amenities, luxurious conditions, exercise facilities and chef-prepared meals. It also focuses on the privacy of the individual in order to help them maintain their social status. Both residential and daytime rehab programs are available for executives and may include:
- Private rooms with high-speed internet access
- Comfortable furnishings, including adequate workspaces
- Private conference rooms for Zoom meetings
- Access to computers and cell phones
- Travel support for meetings and necessary work trips
- Flexible therapy sessions
Treatments Offered in Rehab for Executives
Luxury rehab usually involves multiple avenues for treatment. During intake and as the program progresses, with the help of a treatment team, the executive can pick and choose which activities will be most beneficial for them.
Detox and Withdrawal Management
Just like in traditional rehab, the first step in executive rehab programs is detox and withdrawal management. This is the process where all traces of drugs and alcohol are removed from the body, ensuring a person is ready to start therapy to overcome the addiction.
Executive drug rehab provides a safe and stable environment that’s designed to minimize the withdrawal symptoms as much as possible under the supervision of doctors, nurses and trained specialists. This process can take several days depending on the severity of the addiction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Just like in traditional rehab, the first step in executive rehab programs is detox and withdrawal management. This is the process where all traces of drugs and alcohol are removed from the body, ensuring a person is ready to start therapy to overcome the addiction.
Executive drug rehab provides a safe and stable environment that’s designed to minimize the withdrawal symptoms as much as possible under the supervision of doctors, nurses and trained specialists. This process can take several days depending on the severity of the addiction.
Group Counseling
Group therapy connects the executive with peers going through similar issues, including drug abuse and alcohol abuse. A group executive program helps alleviate feelings of isolation and makes it easier to see no one is alone in the problems they’re facing.
Family Counseling
Family counseling helps repair relationships with loved ones and educates family members on how to provide support during recovery. Effective treatment focuses on addressing negative emotions, restoring the sense of safety for those put at risk by the addictive behaviors and developing the communication skills needed to manage stressors effectively. Because addiction affects families and not just individuals, family counseling may continue even after an individual returns home.
Holistic Therapies
A variety of other holistic therapies may be used to provide support and help an individual develop healthy habits. The goal is to bring together the importance of mind, body and spirit during recovery. Holistic therapy is used in combination with other forms of traditional therapies. At Recovery Life Group, this includes equine therapy, massage therapy, spa treatments, art and music classes, yoga and other physical exercise. The goal of holistic therapy is often to help an individual overcome addiction without using additional medications.
When Should You Seek Executive Rehab?
Participating in an executive drug treatment program is often a necessary step if you’ve tried other treatment programs and failed or your drug and alcohol use has spiraled out of control. The following are some signs that a recovery center may be your best course of action, even for a busy professional:
- Alcohol and drug use is your priority.
- You have coexisting mental health disorders.
- Your physical and mental health is suffering.
- You’ve developed a drug or alcohol tolerance.
- Substance abuse is causing personal and professional problems.
- You’re unable to quit on your own.
What to Expect During Executive Rehab
Upon entering an executive rehab program, you’ll undergo a complete evaluation and assessment that will determine your personalized treatment plan. You’ll be assigned a private room and meet members of your treatment team who’ll provide the treatment you need. At Recovery Life Group, we make sure you’re comfortable and have everything you need to continue working and corresponding with your organization as necessary.
Substance abuse treatment will start immediately. You’ll have access 24/7 to a team of clinical staff members who work with you through medical treatment, substance addiction recovery and mental health conditioning. Programs last 30, 60 or 90 days depending on which will best foster long-term success for the individual.
Some executives transition from hospitalization to residential care at an executive rehab center. Others return home after a stay at the rehab center with a recovery treatment plan, which may include coping strategies, additional group sessions and regular physician visits.
Start Here at Recovery Life Group
Recovery Life Group is a 16-bed treatment center in Maryland that offers personalized substance abuse treatment opportunities. Our luxury drug and alcohol inpatient treatment center can get you started on the path to recovery. Our homelike setting includes abundant amenities, including an on-site gym, a personal chef and comfortable queen- and full-size beds. We accept a variety of health insurance policies to help you cover payment.
If you or a loved one is ready to seek executive treatment programs at an alcohol and drug rehab center, we can help. Contact one of our professional counselors at (301) 686-3233, or fill out our online form and one of our staff members will get back to you as soon as possible.