Balancing the Responsibilities of Motherhood and Recovery

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Society places the weight of the world on mothers' shoulders. They're pushed by the expectation that they always keep it together. They are expected to nurture, work, stay centered, exercise, prepare nutritional meals, and more. Perfection is hardly optional for mothers. This creates a stigma against any mom who isn't Superwoman. It's especially prevalent, though, [...]

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The Challenges Women Face in Recovery

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Women and men who begin substance addiction treatment have the same goal: to stop their dependence on alcohol or drugs. It isn’t surprising that many find help for their substance use disorder (SUD) in individual and group therapy sessions. Therapy is an effective form of treatment that helps people recognize and understand how substances affect

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Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

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People early in their recovery often struggle with self-care. If you have a substance use disorder, you may feel disconnected from yourself and your surroundings. For so long, your life revolved around your substances of choice. Focusing on self-care requires a shift in priorities. You and your needs become central. Though others may paint this

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5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

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When a person leaves residential treatment, they must often look for a new job. The consistency of work bolsters recovery. Plus, many sober living facilities require employment to reside there. Oftentimes, job searching can create anxiety in even the most qualified candidates. Challenges of Finding a Job in Recovery Treatment is extremely important to living

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How to Discuss Addiction With Children

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Children of parents with substance use disorders (SUDs) are often entrenched in secrecy about situations that they have no control over. When left without explanations, they may start blaming themselves. Sometimes, due to the nature of addiction, their needs aren’t met and they might face physical or emotional neglect. They also can cope with problems

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Stigmas of Women With Substance Use Disorder

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As a woman living with addiction, it can be difficult to ask for help. Many gender-specific stigmas impact a person’s ability to seek treatment, change habits, and maintain long-term recovery. Without examining these factors, loved ones may not understand the types of support a person will need when they come out of rehab. If you

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Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Recovery

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When a person is struggling with substance use disorders, their substance of choice can become the center of their identity. Much of their time is spent thinking about using, acquiring substances, actually consuming substances, and hiding their substance use. For a person in recovery, reconnecting with and discovering new hobbies can be an important part

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Telescoping and Hormones: Why Females Get Addicted Faster

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Telescoping is the common practice of females first using or drinking lower quantities than males, but then rapidly accelerating to larger amounts. For decades researchers have tried to explain why this occurs. Previously, researchers focused on social explanations that may factor into the situation. Recently, however, studies have pointed to a hormonal aspect of telescoping.

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Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

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When the brain experiences trauma, it creates a domino-like effect. The amygdala sends out signals of distress to the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus activates the sympathetic nervous system, starts the pituitary gland, and shuts down any nonessential functions. The pituitary notifies the adrenal glands. Adrenaline and cortisol are released into the bloodstream. The combination of all

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Author name: Spero Recovery

Balancing the Responsibilities of Motherhood and Recovery

The Challenges Women Face in Recovery

Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

How to Discuss Addiction With Children

Stigmas of Women With Substance Use Disorder

Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Recovery

Telescoping and Hormones: Why Females Get Addicted Faster

Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

Balancing the Responsibilities of Motherhood and R...

The Challenges Women Face in Recovery

Year Round Self-Care for Someone in Treatment

5 Tips for Finding a Job After Treatment

How to Discuss Addiction With Children

Stigmas of Women With Substance Use Disorder

Building Hope by Exploring New Hobbies During Reco...

Telescoping and Hormones: Why Females Get Addicted...

Using Grounding Exercises to Cope With Trauma

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Resources

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