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Workaholism
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Working too many hours is not healthy - It also takes away valuable time from your family and friends. In the long run it may hurt your productivity, too.

Workaholics Anonymous
World Service Organization
P.O. Box 289 
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Phone: 1-510-273-9253
E-mail:
wso@workaholics-anonymous.org  Website: www.workaholics-anonymous.org
       "Fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problems and help others to recover from workaholism"
   Offers detailed steps and tools for recovery. Also runs meetings in several states. -SAK
    This site has a lot of information. Although it is plainly set up, the information is there. Support groups can be found around the world for your convenience.
      This site is good because it asks questions to help you determine if this fellowship is suitable for you .Literature is available in printable PDF format right off the website for those interested.-TOD

Workaholism: "The Respectable Addiction"
Website: http://men.webmd.com/guide/workaholism
 
"If work consumes you and destroys your personal life, there could be more going on; you could be a workaholic."
       This is a very informative article. Although it is not a support group directly, it has information on different types of workaholism, where it can stem from, the addiction and more. It is interesting and knowledgeable. -OCC
         This website explains the difference between hard work and workaholism. It also defines the different types of workaholics and how it can be defined as an addiction.-TOD

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Life isn't all about work. Everyone should have time to have fun.

Workaholic Help
Website:
http://workaholichelp.com/
     
"Anyone suffering from excessive work habits and preoccupations (commonly referred to as a workaholic). Our guide is also useful for those who wish to help a relative or friend control their addiction."
      This site is very simple. Although it does not have direct information about the problem of a workaholic, it is a site to help people who already know that they have a problem. It costs $19 and can be done anywhere at anytime through the internet without anyone knowing. -OCC
      This website offers an alternative to a 12 step program. It teaches you what triggers your compulsive workaholic behavior and how to live a better life.
-TOD

Self Leadership Seminars
Phone:
1-510-525-2673
Email:
neil@neilfiore.com
Website:
www.neilfiore.com/index.html
       "Are you sick and tired of being controlled by fear, lack of self-confidence, old beliefs, and compulsive habits?"
       This site has a lot of information. Although it is not focused only on workaholism, it is there. There is a quiz to help you understand whether you might have a problem or not. There are programs and seminars and more to help people work through their problem and find information. -OCC
       The quiz provided by this site is very helpful to determine whether you are a workaholic or not. If you are in the California area, you can meet with Neil personally. If not, there are books and tapes available for home use.-TOD

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