When individuals or their stakeholders begin to recognize the need to treat varying levels of substance use, they will seek treatment. The American Society of Addiction Medicine has categorized the dimensions of a person’s life that are impacted by the disease of addiction (Dimensions 1-6) and rated the severity within each dimension. These criteria are…
Images of air-brushed models and smiling movie stars surround us daily. People see them in magazines, on TV, and even on the cover of their favorite romance novels. Because of this bombardment of fake images, individuals don’t seem to notice how these images hurt them. With the help of addiction and body image treatment, you…
There is a dramatic connection between alcohol and weight gain or the menstrual cycle in women. Modern science is still discovering many facts about the adverse effects of alcohol on women’s bodies. Call 833.754.0554 to speak with someone from the knowledgeable and compassionate team at Women’s Recovery in Colorado about how alcohol affects physical appearance—particularly…
Many people struggling to overcome addictions to commonly abused substances deal with self-forgiveness in recovery. At Women’s Recovery, we ensure that women’s self-forgiveness is part of the conversation as we guide our clients in our women’s mental health treatment programs. Call 833.754.0554 to speak with someone from Women’s Recovery about the benefits of self-forgiveness and…
Rivotril is a benzodiazepine (benzo) prescription medication, but it can also be abused and cause serious side effects if taken in high doses. To understand the common and rare side effects of Rivotril, it’s essential to know what benzos are, which prescription medications are commonly abused, and how long-term abuse affects the body. Call 833.754.0554…