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…
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 supportive…
Many women have fallen down the rabbit hole of drug use to stay skinny, stay awake, get some sleep, and avoid having a total mental breakdown. Now imagine if you are a female celebrity. Your entire life occurs in the spotlight, and the normal societal pressures and prejudices women face are amplified to a ridiculous…
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)…
Many people attending an outpatient treatment program ask, “What is supportive housing?” A women’s supportive housing 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. Supportive housing programs provide them with tools and resources to…
Alcohol poisoning is much more deadly than you’d think. On average, six Americans die per day from alcohol poisoning. That’s not a small sum. Non-Hispanic white men between the ages of 35 and 64 years old have a higher risk of dying from an overdose than any other demographic. Many people don’t know the limits…
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many women in recovery face an important question. How can they maintain their sobriety on this festive day? After all, alcohol is traditionally an important part of many holidays, including Thanksgiving. By planning in advance, you can make the goal of staying sober much easier to achieve. A few women’s supportive…
When you complete your Denver-area substance treatment, you may not feel quite ready to restart your everyday routine. Instead, you’d prefer some extra support as you make this crucial transition. A supportive housing program may be the perfect option in these kinds of circumstances. Why? This kind of program provides the time and resources needed…
For anyone affected by drug or alcohol addiction, the chance of relapsing is part of the recovery process. In fact, many people who have gone through treatment will relapse at one time or another. But this does not mean that such an event is inevitable. By creating a solid relapse prevention program, you reduce the…