Posted in Addiction Recovery, Womens Rehab on Mar 20th, 2008 No Comments »
If you think it’s hard to be a recovering addict, try being a single mom who is going through recovery while trying to keep her family happy, healthy and safe. That’s just one of the challenges unique to women recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction. Residential rehab programs are a near impossibility […]
Posted in Addiction, Addiction Recovery on Feb 14th, 2008 No Comments »
Just because an addict has made the choice not to turn to drugs and alcohol doesn’t mean that the problems that drove her to these substances have gone away. The challenges and stress of day-to-day life will always be there, and just like everyone else, recovering addicts must face setbacks and disappointments – without being […]
Posted in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Women and Alcoholism on Feb 7th, 2008 No Comments »
Are you one of the many women who need help overcoming an alcohol addiction? Or, are you the concerned friend or relative of another woman who has a dependency on alcohol? If so, it is important to start examining all of your options right away.
When seeking treatment for an alcohol addiction, both men and women […]
Posted in Addiction Recovery, Transitional Living on Jan 31st, 2008 No Comments »
Those who remove mountains begin by carrying away small stones.
That Chinese proverb could have been written for anyone going through the transition from addiction. It’s easy to become intimidated by the enormity of the challenge to remain clean. Many people are able to face the struggle by taking on the task in small increments - […]
Posted in Addiction Recovery, Women and Alcoholism, Womens Rehab on Jan 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Recent studies, including one published in the December 2007 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, indicate that young women and girls may be more susceptible to peer pressure than their male counterparts. Similarly, a 2007 study of college drinking in young men and women showed that, surprisingly, women tended to consume more alcohol than […]
Posted in Addiction Recovery, Womens Rehab on Jan 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
Women’s Addiction Recovery Centers like The Open Door realize that women in recovery have unique needs when it comes to recovery. During the course of our 28-day addiction recovery program, women learn drug and alcohol recovery strategies designed to help the body, mind, and spirit make a successful transition into sobriety.
Women’s Addiction Recovery Programs teach […]
Posted in Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Womens Rehab on Jan 17th, 2008 No Comments »
Last Thursday, VH1 debuted its latest reality television program, “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”. The show follows nine celebrities, from martial arts fighter Ricco Rodruiguez to actor Daniel Baldwin, through a 21-day drug treatment program.
Like most reality programs, this show is likely to stress entertainment over authenticity in an effort to create “good television”. We […]
Posted in Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention on Jan 15th, 2008 No Comments »
Relapse after recovery is a very real possibility - even for those who have been in recovery for years. In order to prevent relapse, it is essential to be able to recognize common relapse triggers as well as your own personal relapse triggers.
Constant self evaluation and education is the most important tool that anyone can […]
Posted in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention on Jan 13th, 2008 No Comments »
We are pleased to bring you an incredibly honest and revealing interview with Judith Hillard about her battle with cocaine addiction. Judith’s story sheds light on the fact that addiction knows no boundaries when it comes to race, class, education, or background.
Judith was the eldest child of a Protestant minister, a straight-A student, student body […]
Posted in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Women and Alcoholism, Womens Rehab on Jan 10th, 2008 No Comments »
According to research on women’s addiction done by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, women get addicted to alcohol and drugs more as compared to men. Not only this, in comparatively less time they develop substance related diseases such as brain damage, cirrhosis, hypertension, lung cancer and other respiratory […]