Women’s trauma poses a risk for addiction at any age; in fact women’s trauma and addiction have a strong relationship. Anyone experiencing trauma is more likely to develop poor mental health, especially conditions like PTSD, depression, or anxiety. Coping with these symptoms in an unhealthy fashion usually means self-medicating with things like drugs and alcohol, […]
Why Women Need Gender-Specific Recovery Gender-specific addiction treatment programs are important for women. Here’s why. Gender plays a significant role in how addiction is experienced and overcome. For women the path to recovery often presents unique challenges and needs which has led to a growing recognition of the importance of gender-specific recovery treatment programs. Addiction […]
How Does Change In Recovery Work Change in recovery is not as simple as stopping use of a drug or alcohol, or deciding to have healthier habits. We can’t emphasize often enough that when you use drugs or have a gambling or other addiction, your brain function has been altered. You don’t think or act […]
Reflection and Gratitude: A Sober Approach to New Year’s Resolutions As the New Year unfolds, many embark on a journey of self-improvement and reflection. If you are on the path to recovery, resolutions go beyond the typical promises to hit the gym or read more books and tend to take on a profound significance, representing […]
Recovery resolutions should be the one kind that you can make work no matter what. Yes, it’s a different kind of world this year, but that could actually make keeping recovery resolutions easier! While in years past, life would return to its fast pace by early January, this year many of us are still at […]
When Isolation Fuels Opioid Addiction Help Is Needed Why isolation fuels opioid addiction is something we’ll explore here. Being alone is a trigger for anyone to seek drugs to ease the pain. In today’s fast-paced world, where connections are often virtual rather than physical, the issue of isolation and its impact on opioid addiction has […]
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