Alcohol addiction is common in the United States. About one in eight American adults meets the criteria for alcohol use disorder. The effects of long-term alcohol abuse can be significant and impact every aspect of a person’s life. Often, alcohol addiction leads to devastating physical, social, and mental consequences. Most people need help to…
Outpatient treatment programs are mainstays in the field of addiction recovery. These programs give you the freedom to live at home while receiving needed care. Women affected by addiction often face different recovery issues than men. For this reason, specialized women’s outpatient treatment may prove essential. Keep reading to learn more about how to spot…
Many people struggle with drug or alcohol dependence at some point in their life. For most people who struggle with addiction, drug rehab is an integral part of their recovery and return to a healthy, productive life. However, finding the right addiction treatment center can be challenging. Those who need drug rehab require quality care,…
You know you need addiction treatment, but you’re not sure how you’re going to go about balancing outpatient addiction treatment with the rest of your life. It’s hard to see how that can happen, especially when you need more advanced care like an intensive outpatient program (IOP). At Women’s Recovery, we offer the outpatient rehab…
The biggest challenge for anyone dealing with addiction is asking for help. Seeking addiction treatment help means making life adjustments, which include giving up the use of alcohol or drugs. A women’s addiction treatment program can teach the addicted person how to ask for help and move on beyond substance use disorder. Most people who…
Drug addiction leads to thousands of deaths, derailed lives, and broken homes each year in the U.S. Yet regardless of the destruction associated with drug abuse, the drug addiction stigma continues to influence the public perception of drug use in general. A person who would otherwise join a drug addiction treatment program may continue to…
As we celebrate National Recovery Month, it’s vital to remember that recovery doesn’t stop when you finish your treatment program. In fact, it becomes even more imperative for you to continue practicing your recovery strategies so you can avoid relapse. Many people wonder if drug rehab aftercare is an important part of addiction recovery, and…
After you finish a substance abuse treatment program at our treatment facility in Colorado, you may feel at a loss for how you are supposed to cope with staying sober in the long run. One of the best ways to maintain your sobriety is to join a support group. Finding support during recovery can provide the…
If you have a mom or wife with an addiction, she may need your support in making the decision to go to rehab. Most addicts are unwilling to accept that their life has become unmanageable. They don’t recognize that they have become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs. Living with a drug addicted or alcoholic mom…
What can we learn about addiction from a children’s program? “Sesame Street has always been real-world. It’s not a fantasy, it’s not a fairy tale. One of the things that sets us apart is respecting children and dealing with real-world issues from a child’s perspective.” ~ Sherrie Westin, Executive Vice-President of Global Impact and Philanthropy,…