Outpatient treatment programs are mainstays in the field of addiction recovery. These programs give you the freedom to live at home while receiving needed care. Women affected by addiction often face different recovery issues than men. For this reason, specialized women’s outpatient treatment may prove essential. Keep reading to learn more about how to spot…
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 wreaks havoc on every part of a person’s life. Their physical and mental health suffers, they may get into legal or financial trouble, which can damage their relationships and social life. Many people need treatment to overcome their addiction but may not get the help they need. Unfortunately, many must overcome a range of…
Prescription drug abuse is a big problem in the United States. Millions of Americans take prescription drugs recreationally or use prescription drugs differently than prescribed. Drug abuse and addiction are not the same things. Abusing drugs can lead to addiction, and addiction is a serious medical condition that requires treatment. Percocet is one of the…
You know you need addiction treatment, but you’re not sure how you’re going to go about balancing outpatient addiction treatment with the rest of your life. It’s hard to see how that can happen, especially when you need more advanced care like an intensive outpatient program (IOP). At Women’s Recovery, we offer the outpatient rehab…
As we celebrate National Recovery Month, it’s vital to remember that recovery doesn’t stop when you finish your treatment program. In fact, it becomes even more imperative for you to continue practicing your recovery strategies so you can avoid relapse. Many people wonder if drug rehab aftercare is an important part of addiction recovery, and…
When people are abusing alcohol, opioids, or other substances, they may assume that their addiction only affects them. Unfortunately, this is not true. Addiction is rather like a drop of food coloring in a glass of water; it starts in one spot, then permeates outward until it touches everyone involved. As a result, when someone…
Believe it or not, marijuana was once demonized in the United States and thought of as a highly dangerous drug that brought about consequences like cocaine or heroin. Today, we recognize that marijuana has its disadvantages and advantages. If you need marijuana addiction treatment, please contact Women’s Recovery at 833.754.0554 today. Recreational Marijuana Use is…
Any mind-altering drug can cause withdrawals, from nicotine or caffeine to heroin or meth. The withdrawal symptoms experienced during detox often keep people from quitting these substances, whether it’s cutting out coffee or putting down the pipe. Withdrawals from alcohol, heroin, or meth are obviously much more excruciating than those of caffeine or nicotine. People…