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),…
The reality is that women have to deal with unique obstacles when it comes to recovering from an addiction to drugs or alcohol. The effects of alcohol on women are different than on men. Empowering women to find the help they need and overcome a substance use disorder is the number one priority of a…
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…
When you seek women’s alcohol addiction treatment, you gain access to a wide range of gender-specific health benefits. Many of these benefits center on the relief of your alcoholism symptoms. However, effective treatment can also protect you from other forms of drinking-related harm. One such harm is consuming enough alcohol to experience a blackout. For…
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…
Although alcohol consumption can lead to adverse health issues, drinking at social events is normalized in our culture. But what is a “social drinker”? Synonyms or definitions may use comparisons like social drinker vs. alcoholic, but it still needs to stop if the social drinking is harmful. Social drinking isn’t detrimental if one drinks infrequently…
A common issue for newly sober people and one of the most common withdrawal symptoms for alcoholics is the inability to sleep without alcohol. Additionally, other symptoms of alcohol addiction recovery can play a part in reduced sleep. The sweating, cold chills, and aches can all wreak havoc on getting a peaceful night’s sleep. Lack…