If you’re a woman, you have unique risks for alcoholism. That includes the potential to develop an alcohol dependency faster than the average man. It may also involve having necessary treatment needs not as common for men in recovery. Taken together, these facts mean that gender-specific help for an alcoholic woman is often essential. They…
Every weekday, millions of Americans drink alcohol before work or while on the job. And millions more do their jobs while coping with the effects of a hangover. While many of those affected are men, women also make up a significant percentage of affected workers. If you fall into this sizable category, you may need…
Anyone who drinks heavy amounts of alcohol runs a risk for serious problems with abuse and addiction. However, women who drink have different levels of risk than men who drink. These gender-related differences impact women in a variety of ways. That impact may include a need for treatment in a women’s alcohol rehab center. At…
Rehab programs have a wide range of options for helping women with substance problems. However, not all of these options are equal. Some treatment options lack rigorous scientific research to support their effectiveness. In contrast, others are based on scientific evidence and proven to be effective. It’s important to understand the difference in choosing proven…
Whether you’re a man or a woman, you need help to overcome serious alcohol problems. However, men and women don’t always have the same recovery requirements. This means that a gender-specific rehab program may best serve you. Here are three specific reasons why women should strongly consider a women’s alcohol rehab. If you need women’s…
Alcohol addiction is common in the United States. About one in eight American adults meets the criteria for alcohol use disorder. The effects of long-term alcohol abuse can be significant and impact every aspect of a person’s life. Often, alcohol addiction leads to devastating physical, social, and mental consequences. Most people need help to…
Anxiety is a common fact of everyday life. For most people, anxious feelings last for a while and then disappear without having a serious impact. However, a significant number of people develop serious conditions called anxiety disorders. Can drinking make your anxiety levels worse? In some cases, yes. Anxiety disorders and major alcohol problems sometimes…
Most people have memories of feeling pressured to go along with the crowd. You may remember a time when you adopted a hairstyle or clothing trend that you later regretted or followed your friends into a situation you wouldn’t have chosen. Peer pressure, or the feeling of wanting to go along with the crowd, is…
When you think about summer, your mind may wander to thoughts of long, warm days, enjoying the sunshine with friends, BBQs and picnics, and trips to the beach. Culture and advertising want you to believe that drinking alcohol is an essential part of enjoying fun summer activities. If you are in recovery, you might need…
If you have been in recovery for some time or are currently in a substance abuse treatment program, you may find that sobriety has its rewards and challenges. Living life without substances allows you to enjoy all that life has to offer. However, it also requires that you use the tools you’ve learned to manage…