9 Ways Women Act Out in Recovery
By now, you’ve probably heard at least one person say that they are ‘cross-addicted,’ meaning that they are addicted to more than one substance. Well, this can also mean that their addiction shows up in different behaviors, other than drug-using behaviors. This is especially true for people in recovery. Here are 9 ways that women . . . . Continue Reading
8 (Awesome) Things That Happen When You Quit Lying to Yourself
OK, so here’s the thing. Everybody lies at some time or another. Sometimes it’s a little white lie to protect someone else’s feelings. Sometimes it’s a big fat lie. When it comes to how we treat ourselves, however, we seldom lie to protect our feelings, in fact we lie to ourselves a lot about how . . . . Continue Reading
Overcoming Sexual Abuse in Recovery
Every two minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States, adding up to more than 200,000 sexual assault victims each year. And, unfortunately many of survivors of sexual abuse don’t report the abuse and don’t seek proper treatment, turning to drugs and alcohol as a means of coping with the traumatic effects. And then . . . . Continue Reading
Movie Review: The Anonymous People
“People don’t recover in treatment; people initiate recovery in treatment. People will recover in their communities.” — The Anonymous People, documentary —————————————————————————— The movie The Anonymous People is an independent feature-length documentary about the 23 million Americans – approximately – who are living in long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addictions. It reveals the . . . . Continue Reading
Male Addiction vs. Female Addiction
Globally, when compared to men, women have always had lower rates of drug and alcohol use and dependence. But this gender gap is closing. As women’s access to opportunities increases and as their affluence, or social class goes up, we see an increase in the rate of substance abuse. In fact, just as women are . . . . Continue Reading
The 8 Benefits of Being Single in Recovery
You’re single in recovery. Perhaps this is the first time you’ve been single in a long time. Many of us seek happiness outside of ourselves, so it makes sense that – besides looking for a solution with alcohol and other drugs – we searched for happiness in relationships and frivolous sexcapades. Being single in recovery . . . . Continue Reading
6 Things to Do After You Relapse
After relapses a lot of us don’t know what to do with ourselves next – what steps do we take? It can be a very difficult time for you and it can be helpful to have a guide in what you should do next. I’ve thought of 6 things to do after a relapse. 6 . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things You Learn Quickly When You Go to Rehab
When we enter rehab for the first time, it can be intense and very different than anything you are used to. Upon enter treatment, you learn a couple of things pretty quickly. I’ve thought of 7 things you learn quickly when you go to rehab. 7 Things You Learn Quickly When You Go to Rehab… . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Drug Rehab in Cape Coral
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism are overall terms for issues with alcohol or drugs and is commonly used to mean obsessive and uninhibited drinking or using of drugs; frequently to the damage of the individual’s well-being, personal associations, and social standings. Women’s drug rehab in Cape Coral can be very helpful for women and can help . . . . Continue Reading
9 Ways to Make Sure Drug Rehab Won’t Work for You
There are some sure-fire ways to fail at rehab. Here are 9 ways to make sure drug rehab won’t work for you. (Therefore, do the opposite of these things if you want to be successful). #1. You Keep Clammed Up Secrets keep us sick, by refusing to share in group and with your therapist . . . . Continue Reading