Find Alcohol And Drug Treatment for The Oil and Gas Industry at Ingrained Recovery
Even the strongest oil and gas workers feel the effects of lengthy shifts, sleep deprivation, and distance from family and friends. It may all be part of the job, but it can still take a heavy toll.
Ingrained Recovery understands how exhausting it is to live in constant overdrive.
At our rehab for oil and gas workers, we can help you slow down, decompress, and heal from the mental weight that comes with such demanding work, all with confidentiality that ensures you won’t lose your job.
Keep reading to learn more about how we support oil and gas industry workers through some of their toughest issues.
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Is Alcohol and Drug Use Common in the Oil and Gas Industry?
Many people don’t realize how common substance use is in the oil and gas industry until they are in it. These jobs are demanding. You’re facing long hours, harsh environments, and high-stakes responsibilities.
It’s common for workers to rely on caffeine, nicotine, or even stronger substances to stay awake, relieve pain, or just deal with the isolation that comes with being away from their family for weeks at a time.
Compared to the general population, heavy labor industries, like oil and gas, have higher rates of alcohol and drug use. Alcohol is common after a long day, while opioids, stimulants, and marijuana may be used to manage pain or stress. What starts as something to help you cope can quickly become a dependency.
Getting help sooner rather than later is important for staying safe on the job.
How Do Long Shifts and High-Stress Environments Impact Mental Health?
Employees in the oil and gas industry deal with unique challenges like rotating schedules, 12-14-hour shifts, and long stretches in remote locations. Mental fatigue and exhaustion can take a serious toll. The stress and inability to rest because of your high-demand job can lead to depression, anxiety, and emotional burnout.
The “tough” culture in the oil and gas industries also doesn’t help. You might feel pressured to “power through” instead of asking for help. There’s a stigma that makes it harder to talk about substance abuse or ask for mental health support, even though these things are incredibly common in the field.
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Why Does Getting Addiction Treatment Sooner Matter for Oil and Gas Workers?
Addiction starts gradually with self-medication. The longer you wait to get help, the longer it takes to heal. It starts with a drink to unwind, a pill for pain, or something stronger to stay awake through the night shift. Over time, your tolerance builds, use increases, and the control you thought you had over these substances fades.
When you consider your treatment options sooner, it protects your career, your safety, and the people who work alongside you. No matter how “in control” you think you are, failing to treat addiction comes with a higher risk of accidents, injuries, and lasting damage to your physical and mental health.
How to Recognize Signs of Addiction on the Job
It’s not always obvious that someone is struggling with substance use. To an outside eye, you might seem really functional. This is known as high-functioning substance use. It can go on for months, or years even, before someone notices what’s going on.
Signs like being fatigued or irritable can easily be explained by your job. Others aren’t so easy to explain, including:
- Showing up late, missing shifts, or leaving early
- Using substances to sleep, stay awake, or cope with stress
- Working while hungover or under the influence
These also come with the risk of injuries or safety lapses that leave you and your coworkers at risk. When you recognize these signs in yourself (or others) sooner, it’s the first step in getting help.
When Should I Consider Rehab for Workers in the Oil and Gas Industries?
Does work feel impossible to manage without something to take the edge off? Or, maybe you’ve tried to cut back but without any success. Any time that you feel like you have to have illicit drugs or alcohol just to function, it can be a sign to get help.
This is especially important when you work in safety sensitive positions like the oil and gas industry. Most of these workplaces have zero tolerance. You won’t get a second chance if substance use affects workplace safety before you seek help.
Why is Inpatient Treatment Often the Best Fit for Oil and Gas Workers?
Oil and gas workers face unique stressors, from shifts that seem they never end to stressful, physically demanding work. The demanding nature of this work makes it hard to rest, get away from stress, and focus on addiction recovery. Sometimes, the better option might be stepping away from work to focus on yourself.
A residential treatment program helps you get out of the environment at the root of your problems. At Ingrained Recovery in Eastman, Georgia, our 50-acre campus is a much more peaceful, relaxing setting than you’re used to. It gives you the chance to focus on healing, not when you have to start your next shift.
How Our Program Addresses Extended Shifts and Industry Demands
In the oil and gas industry, you face relapse risk factors like long rotations and unpredictable schedules. You’re expected to push through exhaustion. That’s why we focus on flexibility and real-world transition planning as part of the recovery process. This looks like setting up follow-up appointments and helping you find mental health resources near your workplace.
You’ll work closely with our team to find coping strategies suited to a high-stress environment. This looks like learning to manage fatigue, stay grounded during long shifts, and balance your career with recovery goals. We’ll help you with relapse planning as a part of aftercare. This means that you feel supported when you return to work, even on rotational work schedules.
How Are Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Connected?
You might not notice things like anxiety and depression when you’re at home, surrounded by support, family, and friends. But environmental factors like isolation and stress can make underlying mental health issues much worse.
If you have co-occurring disorders, it’s important to address both addiction and those underlying issues. In this example, substance use disorders are a coping mechanism, not just the main issue.
We use tailored treatment plans at Ingrained Recovery for the best chance of recovery. This includes everything from detox and management of withdrawal symptoms to treatment for mental health concerns.
Can I Lose My Oil and Gas Job for Getting Addiction Treatment?
Many companies have a zero tolerance policy for substance use for people in safety-sensitive positions. But you shouldn’t let that stop you from getting help. In fact, this is the reason you should get help, proactively, to protect your career and livelihood. Nearly all oil and gas companies follow federal protection in place for employees who voluntarily go to rehab. This means you can’t be fired or demoted for getting help for alcohol or drug use.
Oil and gas employees can use the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to take time off work, making treatment accessible to even oil rig or offshore workers. It gives you job security when you return to the work environment.
In a high-stakes field like oil and gas, your employer may even encourage you to seek help for substance use disorders. It’s safer for everyone when workers are healthy and sober.
How is Confidentiality from Oil and Gas Companies Protected at Rehab?
We prioritize patient confidentiality at Ingrained Recovery, especially for our clients who work in the oil and gas industry. Our team understands the stigma that surrounds substance abuse and mental health. You feel like you can’t get help, because of who may find out.
Rehab centers like ours are bound by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Your treatment records can never be shared with your employer unless you give written consent. Insurance companies are also bound, so even if you have health insurance through work, you are protected.
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When you take a step back from the oilfield, you’re making an investment in your safety and health. You’re choosing a brighter future.
It takes courage to ask for support, and once you’re ready, Ingrained Recovery is here for you.
Our spacious campus can help you find the peace that you need to heal, much different from the stressful environment at work. Give our admissions team a call to learn more about our confidential addiction treatment programs today.
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