Negative Impact

Walking away from negative impact of alcoholism and abuse was probably the most beneficial moment of my career and function in life. Sometimes we asked the question what sort of stigma is attached to alcoholics and why do we avoid these people so much. Many of us try not to think about it or pretend it does not matter because it does not directly relate to us. Some of the stigma avoidance of observing unaccepted behavior, the bad breath, the nasty language abuse of family and friends and the list goes on. Yes some of us see the damage resulting to family lives and living but somehow keeps as a people we remain silent. Why I cannot understand. So it is not discussed publicly. Staff, bosses, medical discipline and most of the world in general just sit back and watched as countless millions are being destroyed daily. Spouse’s children and family often asked when it stop or better yet what can us all will do to help deal with this disease. The abuse of alcohol and other forms of spirit:

·      Result in tardiness and absenteeism in the workplace

·      Family destroyed and brokenness the end result of lives.

·      It also result in reduction of performance and productivity in the work-place

·      Not to mention the over-bearing cost on the health-care   system on working people tax $$$ and the government.

·      Illness, injuries death, accidents and high cost insurance.

·      Compensation cost and disability years are becoming more and more expensive.

Looking at this condition from a medical view point this disease can be found across all borders of life and living it has no boundaries. The sad part about it the clergy, counsellor, family, psychiatrist, doctors and the general public does find it difficult to deal with and talk about the stigma that goes with alcoholism. As a society we need to find a way to reveal and deal with this stigma associated with substance abuse at home and in the workplace. I believe this will result in the reality that people come to realize that others care and are willing to stand with them to work through this illness as they would another illness. Just think about it, many of these millions are mothers, fathers, brothers , sister, family members and people of our society.  This negative behavior is also affecting us in society conscious or unconsciously. Today we implore each other to help them by allowing ourselves to understand the dangers and effect of alcoholic abuse. It is a long haul but the power of the mind and determination of freeing one’s body from alcohol lies in the ability of these people recognizing that there many stages to recovery which begins with the first step acknowledging. Leadership ability directly impacts how we commensurate positive output on both the quality and quantity of our work production therefore full functionality are necessary to help remove the stigma from addicts.  When people are impaired it affects their ability to do a superb job. Unique observers disciplines are able to see the damage alcoholism caused and work through the whole process with them. This will resonate with us having greater confidence and respect towards ourselves and victims of alcohol who acknowledge their dependency on the substance. Walking away from the past during and after recovery is a great way to overcome the negative impact.

February 2015