If you have been struggling with drinking too much lately, you may ask yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” This is a normal question to ask if you feel that alcohol has been interfering in key areas of your life, such as your family, finances, health, job, or just living from day-to-day. Admitting that you have…
Drug addiction is a disease that affects both your mind and body. It is characterized by specific behaviors that you may exhibit as a result of long-term use. Signs of drug addiction often appear within a month and continue until you seek treatment. How do you know if you are addicted? If you can’t stop…
Alcohol addiction can destroy nearly every area of your life: family, job, finances, health. It impacts people of all ages and has far-reaching consequences. One of the main reasons why alcoholism can be destructive is that people often don’t recognize or acknowledge the signs of alcohol addiction until it’s too late. Regardless of the severity…
Not everyone requires inpatient care for addiction. A person who can manage their addiction but needs counseling may be better suited for outpatient treatment instead. The benefits of outpatient treatment include a continuum of care, flexible scheduling, and access to resources that are available in inpatient care. Which type of treatment is right for you?…
Why are drinking deaths among women at an all-time high? According to a recent report from the NIAAA, alcohol-related deaths have more than DOUBLED. From 1999 to 2017 – less than a generation – drinking deaths jumped from 36,000 to over 76,000. 10% of ALL deaths in the United States are due to excessive drinking.…
Laura McKowen is an inspiration to recovering female alcoholics around the globe. This Coloradoan got past her own addictions, and has become a well known author, teacher, and speaker. Her book, “We are the Luckiest, The Magic of a Sober Life,” offers addicts a new kind of hope. Apart from her Instagram account and Facebook…
Treatment is not unnecessary social interaction, we together are battling a disease that needs social support, community engagement and therapy to remain in remission. The anxiety and fear, the response we have toward COVID-19, is a healthy response to the pandemic in around us and intentional self care can help us through it. Women’s Recovery encourages…
On one hand, addiction is a lonely disease that can eventually isolate substance abusers from their family and friends. But even before that happens, the consequences of problematic drinking and drug use will affect everyone around the addict – warping personal relationships, creating distance between loved ones, hampering close attachments, and destroying trust. “A codependent…
Celebrating Women in Recovery In the spirit of women on International Women’s Day, we thought we’d give accolades to females in recovery. Also, to the women that have been so supportive and inspiring to others who are going through the beginning stages of recovery. It takes a lot for a recovering addict to admit they…
If you have a mom or wife with an addiction, she may need your support in making the decision to go to rehab. Most addicts are unwilling to accept that their life has become unmanageable. They don’t recognize that they have become dependent on alcohol and/or drugs. Living with a drug addicted or alcoholic mom…
