The constant pressure of the CISO role causing burnout and reliance on alcohol, several surveys indicating CISOs suffering from job-related stress, high workload, personal well-being impact, and using alcohol or medications, calls for opening up about mental health and addiction, the risk of burnout on workforce retention, initiatives like CyberSN and Cybermindz for cyber leadership coaching focused on mental health, importance of setting work-life boundaries and practicing self-care, advocating for non-drinking networking events like Sober in Cyber and offering alternatives to cope with stress, building awareness on the effects of alcohol and drugs, the need for CISOs to set boundaries, maintain work-life balance, practice self-care, organizations and programs working towards mitigating stressors, and emphasizing on a healthy culture and mental health support. ```
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