Work & Money Addictions

At Campbell Recovery Services, we specialize in treating a wide range of addictions and compulsive behaviors, including work and money addiction. Our comprehensive therapy programs are designed to provide the support and tools you need to regain control of your life.

Work and money addiction are often overlooked but can be just as destructive as substance abuse. These addictions can severely impact your mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.

• Definition: An obsessive need to work, often at the expense of personal relationships, health, and leisure activities.
• Signs and Symptoms: Excessive working hours, inability to disconnect from work, neglect of personal life, physical health issues, and stress.
• Causes: Perfectionism, desire for success, escape from personal problems, and societal pressures.

• Definition: A compulsive behavior focused on the acquisition, hoarding, and constantly striving for more wealth.
• Signs and Symptoms: Obsessive thoughts about money, financial secrecy, significant debt or financial risk-taking, and stress or anxiety related to finances.
• Causes: Insecurity, emotional voids, social status, and a sense of control or power.
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In America’s achievement-driven culture, where hard work and “going the extra mile” are often celebrated, work and money addiction can be difficult to recognize. This behavior is easily justified in the pursuit of promotions, being ambitious, praise from supervisors, increasing your professional network, or saving more for retirement. However, when work consistently takes an unbalanced precedence in your life over the long term, it may have crossed into unhealthy territory.

• Strain on Relationships: Work and money addiction can strain relationships, as individuals may prioritize their pursuit of wealth over the needs and feelings of loved ones. This constant preoccupation with money can lead to neglect, dishonesty, and even manipulation within personal relationships.
• Stress & Anxiety: The relentless pursuit of wealth and work success can be mentally exhausting and stressful, often leading to heightened anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Furthermore, the fear of losing wealth can intensify these symptoms, creating a hurtful cycle of anxiety and addiction.
• Work-Life Imbalance: Individuals addicted to money and the pursuit of work related success may become “workaholics”, prioritizing their careers and financial goals over personal and family time. This imbalance can lead to burnout, neglect of physical health, and a diminished quality of life.

At Campbell Recovery Services, we offer specialized and tailored therapy programs to address the unique challenges of work and money addiction.

• Assessment: We utilize the Money and Work Adaptive Styles Index (MAWASI) assessment to understand the severity of these compulsive behaviors and to gain insight into our clients needs.
• Individual Therapy Sessions: Work with a therapist to utilize assessments and gathered information from our clients to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Learn to identify and change unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors related to work and money.
• Financial Counseling: Guidance on managing finances, creating budgets, and developing healthy financial habits.
• Relapse Prevention: Strategies to help you maintain a balanced lifestyle and prevent relapse into compulsive behaviors.