In a community surrounded by natural beauty and with the Rocky Mountains as a haven for the health-conscious, there’s an abundance of activities that don’t involve drugs or alcohol in Dillon, CO. Whether you’re a local looking for sober pastimes or a visitor eager to stay focused in recovery, Dillon has something for you. 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…
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…
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…
Do you ever find yourself having a few drinks every now and then, or maybe more than a few? If so, you could be engaging in grey area drinking. Grey area drinking is an increasingly common pattern of alcohol consumption that falls somewhere between social drinking and alcoholism. It’s often referred to as “every-now-and-again” drinking…
Grey area drinking (GAD) refers to a pattern of drinking behavior that falls somewhere between social drinking and destructive drinking. While it can be hard to pinpoint precisely where harmless social drinking ends and potentially problematic grey drinking begins, it is an easy line to cross. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)…
The relationship between Americans and alcohol is complex and has taken many turns throughout history. From a regulatory standpoint, the U.S. has seen Prohibition and enacted blue laws. From a societal perspective, attitudes have changed regarding who can drink, at what age, and when and where people can drink. One thing is certain, however—Americans have…
What would it mean to you to have a sober new year? What if, in the future, you didn’t have to rely on substances to get through the day? It’s possible to achieve this. As you think about your New Year’s resolutions, consider just how impactful it can be to get help so you can…
For many people, alcohol is a normal part of social interaction—after-work happy hours, Sunday football games, a regular poker night, or a weekly night out with friends. While many people may never consider the effects of alcohol on their health or how it impacts their life, a growing movement among Americans has begun to take…
Many people attending an outpatient treatment program ask, “What is sober living?” A women’s sober living program provides a smooth transition between rehab and everyday life. Once a person leaves an addiction treatment center, they may not be ready to enter back into daily living. Sober living programs provide them with tools and resources to…