Study: Women Drink Less, But Get Drunk Faster
New research suggests that alcohol abuse does neurological damage more quickly in women than in men. This finding fortifies an already growing body of evidence that it’s about time for gender-specific treatment programs for alcohol-dependent women and men. In the 1980s, when it came to alcohol dependence and gender, the ratio was roughly five males . . . . Continue Reading
What is a “freelapse”?
We’ve all heard of a relapse, which is defined as going back to a former state or condition, or for addicts and alcoholics – to start using or drinking again. Recently, I’ve heard the term freelapse pretty frequently, though. What is a “freelapse”? A freelapse is considered to be a free high that does not . . . . Continue Reading
Prescription Drug Rehab for Women
Although more men are dying of prescription drug overdoses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that women are catching up. In the last 14 years, the percentage increase in deaths has been greater for women, spiking by 400% as opposed to 265% for men. Narcotic painkillers are the most prescribed drug in . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Detox Center in South Florida
Women’s Detox Center in South Florida: Withdrawal Syndrome The main obstacle that keeps women from getting clean is the fear of withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal syndrome is a medical condition that refers to a set of symptoms that you experience when you suddenly stop drinking or using drugs after you have become physically and psychologically dependent . . . . Continue Reading
Women’s Rehab in Boynton Beach
Research shows that women drink and use drugs for different reasons than men, get addicted differently, progress faster, recovery differently and relapse for different issues. Due to shame and stigma, women may be more likely to drink and/or use drugs when alone and hide it from others. Women’s Rehab in Boynton Beach: The First Step . . . . Continue Reading
Famous Women in Recovery: Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne is quite the celebrity – having made a name for herself after stepping out of the shadow of her famous musician father, Ozzy Osbourne. She is probably best known today for her fashion sense, which she shares with other famous women like Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police. The Osbournes and Kelly’s Addiction . . . . Continue Reading
5 Things to Do Before You Go Home for Thanksgiving
I get it, you’ve been away from home “x” amount of days, weeks, months and now that it’s the ultimate family holiday – Thanksgiving, you can’t wait to go home and be with your family, get an awesome – the best, actually, home-cooked meal and, perhaps see some of your friends. Well, pump your brakes. . . . . Continue Reading
Why Can’t I Have My Cell Phone in Rehab?
Why can’t I have my cell phone in rehab? The purpose of going to rehab is to get away from the outside world and distractions and focus on yourself, how can you do that with access to your cell phone? For most addicts and alcoholics, we used our cell phones to get a lot of . . . . Continue Reading
Eating Disorder Rehab for Women
Disordered eating is a classification in the DSM-IV, which is the diagnostic tool of the medical field and specifically the mental health field, to describe a wide range of irregular eating behaviors that do not warrant a diagnosis of a specific eating disorder such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Disordered eating can include behaviors . . . . Continue Reading
Sober Dating: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Sober dating is a new, exciting, and often times scary thing for most of us. As recovering addicts and alcoholics, we were used to drinking and drugging our way through all aspects of our lives, including going out of dates. Being sober and dating is like exploring new territory with a whole new set of . . . . Continue Reading