Recognizing alcohol dependence in someone close to you can be heartbreaking. It isn’t always about how much they drink, but more about how their drinking influences their behavior, emotions, and overall way of life. For family members and friends, it can be distressing to observe signs that someone is an alcoholic. Understanding what to look…
Alcohol addiction can impact your health in many negative ways. One of these is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome or wet brain. This syndrome can damage several areas of the brain and disrupt cognitive and bodily functions. Severe cases of alcohol addiction can lead to wet brain. If you—or a loved one—are battling an alcohol use disorder (AUD),…
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, women often experience alcohol’s effect at lower amounts than men, and the health risks can add up even with what looks like moderate alcohol consumption. In some cases, there are health effects that are unique to women, such as excessive alcohol consumption affecting your menstrual…
Denver Women’s Recovery is happy to introduce you to Soberlink, a professional-grade breathalyzer that will assist you in reaching your recovery goals. This is one of the newest alcohol monitoring breathalyzers to hit the market, and both law enforcement agencies and addiction recovery centers are already using it. Denver Women’s Recovery is now a certified…
Unlike many problematic and addictive substances, alcohol is both legal and readily available in the United States. Alcohol consumption is often seen as a social activity or a way to cope with stress. However, many people are unaware that excessive alcohol use can lead to a range of mental health issues, including anxiety. Many social…
Women and men share many of the major risks of drinking alcohol to excess. However, women are also exposed to risks that men don’t share. Both men and women who drink heavily can experience significant changes in their key hormones. But the changes affecting women create certain gender-specific risks. These risks affect your chances of…
If you or a loved one is struggling with alcoholism or binge drinking, contact Women’s Recovery for effective women’s alcohol addiction treatment. By recognizing the signs of a functional alcoholic, you can encourage a person to get professional help and live a better life. To know more about our treatment programs for alcoholic drinkers, call…
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…
Alcohol withdrawal affects everyone differently. The withdrawal of alcohol depends on how long the drinking problem has occurred and how much alcohol has been consumed. Alcohol withdrawal in women can manifest differently than in men. The withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe for both men and women, but when they are severe, they…
Seeking treatment for a substance use disorder, whether drugs or alcohol, is one of the most important steps a person can take in attaining a life of recovery. At Women’s Recovery, we understand that the recovery journey is challenging, and everyone walks that path in their own way. That is why we offer a sober…