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The article reports on the side-effects of being a workaholic on one's health as well as social life, and ways to avoid the side-effects. It is stated that, the fact that one can function with a daily sleep of 5 hours doesn't mean it is good, as one's body needs 7 to 8 hours of sleep. It is stated, that one should focus on one's bedtime routine, and also regular sex which aids sleepiness. As stated, social isolation contributes to depression in workaholics, so they should make new friends.

The article presents tips on how to prevent workaholism. The first step is to admit that you are powerless in the grip of your addiction to work. The second step is to acknowledge there are things in life more important than work. Next is to accept that one cannot control everything and recognize that work is a temporary fix for spiritual issues you have yet to fully comprehend.

The article provides several questions and their answers including one on a one-night stand with a woman, one on dealing with a workaholic boss, and one on bribing the host of a busy restaurant in order to get a table.

Presents the results of a survey in the U.S. in 2005 about workaholics. Percentage of the respondents who are workaholic; Experience of workaholics of having a part of their personal life wrecked caused by work or ambition; Sacrifices for professional success.

Provides information on the cost associated with being a workaholic. Vacation days lost by an average American employee a year; Importance of time spent outside normal routine for the health of an individual; Advantages of taking a vacation for productivity.

Reports on the survey about workaholic men. Kinds of workaholic men; How enemies help motivate workaholics; Significance of time balancing on workaholic men.