Balancing the Responsibilities of Motherhood and Recovery

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 Importance of Cooking and Nutritional Health in Recovery

When considering entering treatment for a substance use disorder, amenities can be the deciding factor between facilities. A major amenity that clients should seek out is access to nutritional therapy. Both cooking and nutritional courses help people recover from addiction. It offers those in treatment practical skills that promote long-term recovery. The Nutritional Impact of…

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Telescoping and Hormones: Why Females Get Addicted Faster

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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