If you’re a woman living in Colorado, chances are your life is brimming with responsibilities to balance: career, family, parenting, relationships, community events—the list is endless. And if you’re living with a substance use disorder (SUD), chances are recovery falls to the bottom of your list. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With…
Substance use often begins as a way to cope with something deeper. For many women, that something is trauma. Unresolved experiences, especially those that leave emotional or physical pain, can shape how a person navigates stress, relationships, and daily life. When trauma becomes overwhelming, substances can feel like relief. At Women’s Recovery, we provide women’s…
Substance use doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s often connected to stress, trauma, identity, and the invisible weight people carry. For women, recovery can be complicated by expectations—how you’re supposed to show up in the world, what you’re supposed to handle, and how you’re expected to look while doing it. That’s why gender-specific treatment can be…
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why can’t I stop drinking?”—especially after another night you swore would be your last—you’re not alone. Many women silently wrestle with the same question, wondering why willpower alone isn’t enough. This question is often accompanied by guilt, frustration, and confusion. For women in Colorado, including those searching for a…
If your wife is struggling with alcohol addiction, it can be a daunting and emotional experience. Questions may race through your mind as you try to figure out how to help an alcoholic wife without causing further harm or enabling her behavior. The balance between love and support, protecting your boundaries, and encouraging her to…
If you’re a woman in Colorado seeking treatment for addiction or managing co-occurring mental health conditions, learning how to set healthy boundaries is a vital part of your healing process. Boundaries help create a sense of safety and self-respect, especially for women who have experienced trauma. They allow us to define what is acceptable in…
For many women in Colorado navigating the challenges of addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, the path forward can feel overwhelming. They face not only the complexity of substance use disorders but also depression, anxiety, or trauma that intertwine with their struggles. These co-occurring disorders often fuel one another, creating a problematic cycle that can…
Trauma can touch our lives in unexpected and deeply personal ways. It’s an emotional and psychological response to a distressing event—or a series of experiences—that feels overwhelming. For women, the sources of trauma can vary widely. Some may be tied to loss, accidents, or disasters, while others stem from violence, abuse, or betrayal. Events like…
When it comes to facing the challenges of mental health and substance use disorders, women deserve a compassionate and comprehensive approach to treatment. For many, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a hopeful option, especially when other methods have fallen short. TMS is a noninvasive therapy that uses magnetic fields to stimulate targeted areas of the…
For women in Colorado struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, professional, comprehensive care offers the best chance of finding recovery. Evidence-based therapies and holistic approaches as part of an individualized treatment plan can address addiction and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder that often accompany substance use…