Despite the advancements toward gender equality, the biological differences between women and men remain. Alcohol metabolizes more quickly in a woman’s body than in a man’s. Due to this, males can typically handle greater amounts of alcohol than their female counterparts. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) definition of binge drinking outlines…
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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…
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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…
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Over the course of your life, how many times have you found yourself saying, “I had a hard day, I deserve a glass of wine.” Or how about, “I feel like celebrating; let’s grab drinks!” For many women, having a drink is a tool used to decompress after a hard day and a necessary additive…
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Have you ever wondered what your life would look like without alcohol? Is alcohol that one friend that’s invited to literally every event, even if you wish they weren’t? Do you immediately reach for a bottle when you’re stressed, then find yourself more stressed after drinking but can’t seem to stop? Does the ‘all or…
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Benzodiazepines are a type of medication commonly prescribed as anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, and muscle relaxants. They have been used since the 1960s to treat a variety of conditions, including panic attacks, insomnia, muscle spasms, and seizures. Although effective at providing relief from these symptoms in the short term, benzodiazepines can be highly addictive if taken…
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Recent studies have shown that teenage drug abuse may become more prevalent in adolescent girls than teenage boys for the first time. Teen girls are more likely to perceive benefits in using drugs and drinking alcohol, making them more vulnerable to addiction or substance abuse. What has not changed is the reason why girls abuse…
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Meth and Adderall are two commonly-abused stimulants that produce similar feelings in the body. Both can lead to addiction and require help from the professionals at a drug rehab center. While they act similarly, meth and Adderall work differently within the body and have properties that make them different. To understand the difference between meth…
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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…
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Before you know it, the holidays will be here, and you’re probably already preparing for the upcoming festivities. It is possible to maintain your recovery and remain sober for the holidays. This is good news; do not let previous holiday seasons dictate the current one. Celebrating holidays in recovery with friends and family can allow…
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