A high functioning drug addict is somebody who has managed to keep his job well, fulfill the family and all other responsibilities well in spite of being addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Simply said, if you are socially well maintaining your career, home, social life perfectly and still have the addiction to one or other drugs, you are the one. Being a high functioning alcoholic poses a serious problem since these people are not so easily recognizable and they themselves don't know about the disease. Hence they have never received or thought of receiving any addiction treatment. Since most of them live a normal life otherwise, they have no idea of how much addicted they are. The thought of not being so addictive and being in the early stages of addiction results in the denial of taking any addiction treatment.




What to say to an alcoholic for his addiction. He is just going to deny any addiction supported by his big name, salary, life or other things. The consequences of the high addiction can be visible sooner or later. In the long run this may also ruin their personal lives, take away the job and what not. In spite of all this, what to say to an alcoholic. It is advisable for family and friends to intervene and help the addicted with the treatment. A professional intervention is going to bring good results. Don't wait before it’s too late. There are various symptoms that may help you find if your loved one is addicted. Being consumed by thoughts of drinking, hiding the drinks, trying endlessly and unsuccessfully many times to limit or stop drinking, finding excuses for drinking, craving for more of drugs all the time are some symptoms of suffering from high functioning drug addiction. Identifying early and at the right time is going to help save the life and many relationships.




The various executive rehab centers and programs can offer a good solution to the needs of high functioning drug addicts. They help these people take a closer look at their addiction problems and forgive the habit of denying for any treatment. Moreover, certain such centers also keep your privacy while providing the treatment.




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