Statistics of Substance Abuse And Recovery Between Men And Women July 8, 2016 Both men and women are afflicted with the disease of addiction. Addiction is an equal opportunity illness that doesn’t care who you are, what you have or don’t have, and it doesn’t care how smart you are or where … Read More
Hurdles Women Face In Recovery June 13, 2016 Both men and women each face challenges when it comes to overcoming addiction and beginning a new life in recovery. However, women statistically struggle to recover from addiction more than men. Why is this, and what n … Read More
The Truth about Veterans and Addiction May 18, 2016 Alcohol and prescription drug abuse are higher among active duty service members and veterans. Many are prescribed drugs for injuries and later become addicted, others self-medicate to treat … Read More
Addicted Couples: Domestic Violence April 27, 2016 The disease of addiction takes many people to places they never thought they would go. Many addicts are caring, loving individuals who get caught up in behaviors that are out of character. Others find that substance abuse takes certain problems and m … Read More
On The Rise: Young Women And Heroin Addiction March 30, 2016 Young women and substance abuse is not a new problem. There was a time addiction was considered more of a men’s issue, and although statistically more men abuse substances than women, addiction is a women’s issue as well. For many years, … Read More
How PTSD Can Affect Your Recovery February 26, 2016 Recovery isn't always easy, especially in the beginning. You may find yourself flooded by a barrage of emotions that run the gamut from anger and grief and guilt to remorse, shame and sorrow. Fortunately, there are good days, too. Filled with hope … Read More
Women And Heroin Addiction January 22, 2016 Historically, very little attention or research has been devoted to women and addiction, but in recent years, fortunately, that has changed. What has been found is that women have different physiological and psychological responses to substances, cre … Read More
How To Find A Women’s Addiction Program December 17, 2015 If you are a woman who is seeking treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, you might find yourself overwhelmed with the process of trying to find the best treatment option. … Read More