Courtship changes and improves in recovery, but navigating the process can be a daunting task. You should know upfront that dating can be a complicated endeavor for people with sobriety. This is because matters of the heart are quite complicated, especially when recovery is involved. Nevertheless, finding a romantic sober relationship can be very rewarding.…
There are certain drugs you can stop taking on your own without going through a medically supervised detox. Drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and even methamphetamines do not require that you undergo a medical detox to kick your habit. Sure, quitting any one of these drugs is sure to be uncomfortable and guaranteed to make you…
From Lindsay Lohan to Oprah Winfrey, there are dozens of famous female drug addicts that have, thankfully, overcome the effects of drugs and alcohol. There are others that have sadly passed away due to their struggles with drugs or alcohol. While these stories of addiction are difficult, they do serve as a reminder of what…
People tend to downplay the differences between men and women, especially with the importance of gender equality. But there is at least one area where gender differences really do play a role: substance abuse and addiction. Not only that, but there are also differences in the way men and women seek out and react to…
No one was as surprised about the truth behind Alcoholics Anonymous as I was. I remember the moment I was told that I needed to go to an AA meeting. I can also remember when I was told I needed to keep going back. That wasn’t something I wanted to do at all. Alcoholics Anonymous…
In many ways, there is a much higher risk of a heroin overdose in women than there is in men. The use of heroin has dramatically increased all over the United States. There are those who believe this is at least partially because of how hard it is to obtain prescription drugs. For many people,…
The alcoholic hepatitis risk in women is much higher than it is in men. This is due to a number of factors. If you are a woman who is an alcoholic, you need to be aware of the dangers. It is extremely dangerous to continue to drink alcohol. In doing so, you put yourself at…
Any mind-altering drug can cause withdrawals, from nicotine or caffeine to heroin or meth. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox often keep people from quitting these substances, whether it’s cutting out coffee or putting down the pipe. Withdrawals from alcohol, heroin, or meth are obviously much more excruciating than those of caffeine or nicotine. People…
The road to recovery is different for each person. However, for many women in our treatment programs, mindfulness is a critical component of the healing process. It allows our ladies to focus on the present, rather than the shame of the past or fear of the future. If you believe that mindfulness could support your…
Statistics in the United States make it clear that alcoholism risk for women is on the rise. Nearly half of adult women say that they have drunk alcohol in the past month. This alone would not be startling but for the fact that twelve percent of adult women have reported binge drinking (drinking five or…