Employer Bereavement Labor Laws

Samuel was a thirty-six-year-old marketing manager who was tired of feeling depressed everyday and tired of his abusive and unhealthy drinking behavior. Simply put, he was sick of feeling tired every morning, he missed his old drive for doing various things he liked, he hated the hangovers he experienced on a regular basis, he was irate with himself for spending his hard-earned money on a worthless habit, and he was tired of going through failed relationship after failed relationship because of his constant drinking.

In addition he was disgusted with how out-of-shape he was, he was fed up with paying for alcohol-related attorney fees, he was bored with his drinking friends, he was annoyed with the many times he failed to pass an alcohol test at work, and he hated the fact that he had to go to court for his second DUI.

As well as the observable alcohol-related health predicaments he now experienced, almost certainly the unhealthiest part of his drinking routine was the unreliable and deceitful individual he had become. In his heart of hearts he realized that he had been dishonest about his drinking behavior to his friends, family, and relatives and he also knew he had been dishonest with himself about the “positive” outcomes of drinking. Not only this but he made excuses for wolfing down four or five drinks before going to social events and he also rationalized needing one or two drinks as soon as he got up so that he could deal with the “pressures” at his place of employment.

His Depression and His Abusive and Excessive Drinking Result in Major Life Changes

It was apparent that Samuel was sick of putting up with the negative outcomes of his depression and his careless and excessive drinking and finally determined that something significant had to change in his life. So he made up his mind that he would abstain from drinking, get professional counseling, involve himself in some worthwhile hobbies, start exercising, start focusing on becoming a more healthy person, and develop a new circle of friends. In short, Samuel got to a key moment in his life during which he saw that he hit a low point in life and was now prepared to start the slow path that leads to recovery.

One of the ways that Samuel put his “plan” info operation was by asking for a transfer at his place of employment. When his request was granted, he moved 150 miles away to a new state. If nothing else, this absolutely made making new friends and buddies and disconnecting himself from his old friends much simpler. Then he visited with a healthcare professional in his new city and made an appointment for a comprehensive psychological and physical examination.

Samuel Meets With a Doctor About His Heavy and Irresponsible Drinking and His Depression

After meeting with the healthcare professional and going through a number of lab tests, it was concluded that Samuel had made the transition from alcohol abuse to alcohol addiction and consequently was in need of alcohol detox and alcohol rehabilitation. At this time, the doctor made it a point to review the different signs of alcoholism, the symptoms of alcoholism, and information about long term alcohol effects with Samuel. The healthcare professional then told Samuel that it was decided that he was clinically depressed and in need of treatment for this medical problem.

Samuel Decides to Fortify His Body by Exercising, Taking Vitamins and Minerals, Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, Drinking Spring Water, and Eating Nutritious Foods

Due to his willingness to follow through with the treatment therapy, after five weeks of inpatient treatment, Samuel was ready to begin treatment on an outpatient basis. At this time, he started working at his new job and over the weeks began revitalizing his body by taking vitamins, living an alcohol-free way of life, drinking filtered water, working out, and eating healthy foods. Samuel also dealt with his spiritual life by joining the local Presbyterian church and going to regular services.

After around five months of outpatient rehabilitation during which time he never suffered through a relapse, Samuel quit going to alcohol treatment and instead started going four times per week to local AA meetings. Attending these meetings helped Samuel follow through with his alcohol-free style of life, they gave him the support he sought after, and they served as a persistent reminder of the dangerous results that are correlated with careless and hazardous drinking.

After going to AA meetings just about five months Samuel felt that he was ready for a relationship and so he started going out with Rita, a young lady he met at church. It simply astonished Samuel how much more prepared he was for a dating relationship now that he had his abusive drinking under control. In fact it also surprised Samuel how much better life was now that he wasn’t under the control of his hazardous and abusive drinking. Life was now joyful and full of potential that he could have never longed for or accomplished when he was engaged in abusive and careless drinking just a few short months ago.

A Success Story That is Proof of the Relevance of Alcohol Treatment and the Power of Positive Thinking

Samuel’s success story is a statement of the significance of alcohol therapy and the power of positive change. As Samuel thought about his newfound lofty self concept and motivation for involving himself in healthy, worthwhile activities, he was actually appreciative that he made up his mind to do something productive about his careless and excessive drinking instead of giving into his depression and into the lure of his alcohol dependency. The result: he has more energy now compared with any time in his adult life, he is involved in a loving relationship, he enjoys his new job responsibilities, he is in charge of his life rather than letting himself languish under the control of his alcohol dependency, and his life now has a positive direction.

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