In Part 2 of this riveting and inspirational episode, Rebecca Zung, Esq. and Susan Guthrie, Esq. continue their conversation with addiction expert, Steven Wolt, who holds nothing back about his journey from the depths of addiction to finding his way back.  Now President and Founder of Veritus Solutions, the trailblazing company which is the only one solely dedicated to finding real solutions for the addiction and mental health crises in corporate America, he personally knows the pain, anguish and hopelessness that addiction causes.  

Addiction and alcoholism can be deadly and toxic to any relationship.   What can be done to help the addict or alcoholic that you love?  Anything? Nothing?  Steven Wolt has the answers.  In Part Two of this two part episode, he gives frank advice on what will work and won't work, what can be done immediately and what to expect for the long term.   He also shares his opinion on whether a loved one should try to stay in the relationship or leave, and gives his definition of what it means to be "co-dependent."   Nothing off limits in this conversation.  Make sure to tune in for those real answers you've been searching for.  

Steven’s personal journey with substance use and mental health disorders as well as his recovery from them were the impetus to create Veritus. After having struggled for years in silence due to the shame around addiction and mental health, then having to navigate the coordination of his treatment and care including the difficulties of returning to the workplace, it became obvious to him that additional resources were needed to help companies deal with these issues.

For over 20 years, Steven has been a leader in the employee benefits and insurance industries having represented large corporations, law firms, accounting firms and hospitals providing executive benefits. Steven designed Veritus with the vision that its corporate training, employee education and intensive care management will be part of benefit packages offered to Corporate America.  For more information  check out www.veritussolutions.com 

For immediate help contact: 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA’s National Helpline -  1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Information on the the mental health forum Steven references in the episode:  

Mental Health Executive Forum Planned for Sept 17, 2019 in Los Angeles

When top executives burn out or “hit the wall” caused by stress, substance abuse or other mental health issues the entire business can suffer — and thousands of jobs and employees’ lives can be at risk.  “We gathering experts gathering for a Mental Health Executive Forum to discuss these issues,” says Steven Wolt, CEO of Veritus, adding, “Human Resource Managers and other executives are encouraged to attend for the presentation and open discussion.”

Date:  Tuesday, Sept 17, 2019

Time: 4 PM Forum, 6 PM Networking Reception

Location: Nelson Hardiman in Westwood, Los Angeles

Cost: $25

Registration: https://executivehealthforum.eventbrite.com

Panelists  include Tammi Leader Fuller, CEO, Campowerment, Two-Time Emmy Award Winning Producer; Ben Kiker, The Ben Kiker Group, one of Silicon Valley’s top executive coaches; Micheel Sucher, MD, Chief Medical Director, Veritus; Harry Nelson, Author of The United States of Opioids and partner in Nelson Hardiman law firm.   For more information or to arrange interviews with the speakers please email [email protected] or call (800) 600-7111 x 224

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