NA meetings in Colorado are readily available for those who need it. The state of Colorado has experienced many issues with substance abuse. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) conducts studies on drug abuse in all states. What they found is that Colorado is at the top of the list for the most…
Death rates due to fentanyl overdose continue to rise exponentially each year. What exactly is fentanyl and how has it founds its way into the pockets of heroin users nationwide? 582 overdose deaths were linked to fentanyl in 2014. That number skyrocketed to 3,946 in 2016, multiplying by nearly seven times in the course of…
The widespread use distribution of narcotic pain medications has led to a nationwide epidemic. Are these prescription pain killers the only way to recover? Norco. Vicodin. Percocet. Dilaudid. Morphine. Dozens of prescription pain killers brands transfer hands from pharmacist to consumer every year. In 2012, doctors wrote 259 million opioid prescriptions, enough to hand every…
It wasn’t until getting sober that I realized how my drinking affected my children, whether or not I was present. Alcohol. It was always around from the time I was a little girl. My father spent evenings in his armchair in front of the television. My job was to fetch him a new beer from…
Alcohol affects men and women differently from a biological perspective. What are some health concerns for women when it comes to alcohol intake? It’s widely understood that women have a lower overall tolerance for alcohol than men do. Men often need to drink more than women in order to achieve the same result. Some may…
The thought of relapse can be one of the scariest parts of recovery. However, a relapse doesn’t have to be part of your recovery story. Typically, the relapse behaviors and thoughts start far before the actual use. Here is some insight that hopefully can keep you off the road to relapse and continuing down the…
At Women’s Recovery, we’re committed to the health and recovery of each woman in our program. We offer a wide array of treatment options, each of which we can tailor to your unique needs. Read through the wonderful things about being sober, then contact our treatment programs today at 833.754.0554. Meet Faith, A Grateful Addict…
When people struggle with addiction, they quickly find that their self-care habits quickly fade quickly. They no longer dress their best or eat healthy meals. In addition, their sleeping schedules can be erratic at best and non-existent at worst. However, during the recovery process, it’s critical to incorporate self-care practices into your day-to-day routines. At…
Which substances are the highest risk to stop suddenly, and when should you not detox alone? Some drugs can cause severe or even life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly. Others may not be medically dangerous but can still be physically and emotionally overwhelming. If you are wondering what drugs require medical detox or whether…
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…