Why is my spouse or loved one trying to control/manage my drinking? I’m fine, I only drink at home and I don’t see how it’s impacting their life. If they’d just leave me alone, it’d be fine. There are many times that we have the thought, “what I do doesn’t affect anyone.” Let’s start from…
Both men and women can contract a variety of diseases. Some health problems in women exclusively affect them. Breast cancer, pregnancy, and other concerns are all conditions that many women struggle with each year. However, some conditions can affect women differently, causing many women to suffer from undiagnosed health problems. If you’re battling undiagnosed health…
The rates of addiction relapse can vary based on the substance the person was using and various factors in their life. Relapse is a common part of many people’s recovery journey, though you should try to avoid this from coming true in your life. Fortunately, the rates of relapse in women are significantly lower in…
When people are abusing alcohol, opioids, or other substances, they may assume that their addiction only affects them. Unfortunately, this is not true. Addiction is rather like a drop of food coloring in a glass of water; it starts in one spot, then permeates outward until it touches everyone involved. As a result, when someone…
If you have been struggling with drinking too much lately, you may ask yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” This is a normal question to ask if you feel that alcohol has been interfering in key areas of your life, such as your family, finances, health, job, or just living from day-to-day. Admitting that you have…
Drug addiction is a disease that affects both your mind and body. It is characterized by specific behaviors that you may exhibit as a result of long-term use. Signs of drug addiction often appear within a month and continue until you seek treatment. How do you know if you are addicted? If you can’t stop…
Alcohol addiction can destroy nearly every area of your life: family, job, finances, health. It impacts people of all ages and has far-reaching consequences. One of the main reasons why alcoholism can be destructive is that people often don’t recognize or acknowledge the signs of alcohol addiction until it’s too late. Regardless of the severity…
Not everyone requires inpatient care for addiction. A person who can manage their addiction but needs counseling may be better suited for outpatient treatment instead. The benefits of outpatient treatment include a continuum of care, flexible scheduling, and access to resources that are available in inpatient care. Which type of treatment is right for you?…
Many women who struggle with an addiction to drugs or alcohol don’t get the help they need because they cannot check themselves into an inpatient facility for a month or more. Life won’t allow it. While addiction can wreak havoc on a woman’s life, she still may have a family to raise, a job to…
“Sometimes, it is difficult to recognize when something turns from a medication to a drug. A women’s initial reason for taking opiates could be medically warranted; however, these medications have a way of working themselves into the fabric of our lives and becoming a necessity just to function. Being open to hearing this feedback takes…