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…
Not every woman who completes a substance treatment program is ready to return immediately to a normal, daily routine. Instead, many women need a place where they can transition back to daily life while remaining substance-free. If you’re in this situation, women’s sober homes in your area can help. These homes provide a protective environment…
Sober living houses are substance-free residences designed to support drug and alcohol abstinence. The stable environment they provide may be critical to your success during recovery. Some sober living houses are co-ed. However, today, awareness of the benefits of gender-specific residences is growing. Keep reading to learn the three main benefits of women’s sober living.…
In the Denver area, there is a range of options for addiction and mental health treatment. However, not all providers offer the same level of care. In order to find women’s treatment that’s right for you, you must understand what makes a program exceptional. With this information on your side, your chances of recovery success…
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…
Addiction affects people in so many ways. It can damage relationships, harm people’s mental and physical health, and strain entire communities. It is a serious condition, but it is treatable. Women often have different needs when it comes to addiction treatment. They benefit greatly from specialized treatment programs that take their unique needs into account.…
Vivitrol is the latest medication used to help those in early recovery stay away from drugs and alcohol. Learn more about how Vivitrol can help you remain clean and sober. Early recovery is a trying time for every addict and alcoholic. Learning to deal with emotions after using drugs and alcohol to cope for any…
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…
Dealing with change can be a significant challenge for even the healthiest individual. When you want to make lifestyle changes, break habits, or reroute your life, the process can feel excruciatingly difficult. It’s enough to make you feel like change is impossible, but a look at neuroscience reveals that hope is plentiful. Even deep into…