Take a moment and imagine this: suppose you are out in public in a crowd. It could be anywhere: a supermarket at midday, a cocktail party at night, or a restaurant for dinner. Wherever it is, the room is filled with people. Do you feel your heartbeat increase? Is your blood pumping with the adrenaline…
Now and again, everyone can get a bit down. Life circumstances do not always go the way we want them to. Sometimes the car will break down unexpectedly, or we do not get the promotion we are seeking. However, when sadness persists and does not go away easily, you may be experiencing signs of a…
When following the 12-Step method, many individuals seek to find a sponsor to assist them through their recovery journey. While having a sponsor comes with a lot of benefits, there are many important factors to consider when finding a sponsor. Importance of Having a Sponsor Sponsors are a resource to use throughout your recovery journey.…
Divorce is an ongoing struggle for many individuals across the country. While most people do not think about the potential of divorce as they begin their marriage, the possibility is out there, requiring some to face this harsh reality. While many situations and behaviors can compile that lead to a divorce occurring, addiction or substance…
Living an authentic life is often hard to define for many individuals because authenticity can look different for each person. Living an authentic life means you are living your life on your terms. Our surrounding society has a predetermined set of morals and values that we assume we have to follow. It is necessary to…
Drug use has many effects on your mind, body, and spirit, causing various issues to arise. Doctors often highly recommend avoiding alcohol and drug use during pregnancy due to potential complications to both the mother and baby. Does the use of drugs only affect pregnancy during the nine months, or can it affect fertility beforehand?…
Self-esteem describes the opinions or beliefs that a person has about themselves. Someone with a healthy or high sense of self-esteem feels proud of themselves and are comfortable with they are. A person with low self-esteem may struggle to view themselves in a positive light and can be very critical of themselves. Unfortunately, women are…
For many years, substance abuse was only seen as a male problem. While men have higher rates of substance abuse, women still face the challenges of drug and alcohol use and ultimately addiction. There are many unique challenges and barriers that women specifically face when battling a drug addiction that need to be addressed when…
While in treatment and recovery, you will learn many skills that help you develop independence after addiction. However, when you enter early recovery it can be hard to translate these skills into the “real world,” or everyday living. Often, addiction treatment programs only aim to help patients find healthy coping strategies for their addiction and…
While women are less likely to relapse than men, they have more vulnerabilities that make them more prone to relapse. Many people assume that a part of addiction recovery is knowing that, on the road to sobriety, you will have a few instances of using drugs again, but that isn’t entirely true. Women have more…