Who has time to take off from work when it seems like you are the only one who has the experience and training to do your job? If no one else knows how to perform your duties, the company essentially relies on you to do your part, and that’s a very heavy load to carry, depending on your rank in the organization. While residential treatment works best for intensive healing and recovery, many working professionals see taking time off as an obstacle to treatment, and consequently, they don’t get the help they need because they feel responsible for the workload they leave behind.
If this scenario describes you, the good news is that you have options! Before you give in to misconceptions about taking a leave of absence, please read on and consider your rights.