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, Addiction Recovery, Transitional Living on Dec 30th, 2007 No Comments »
Meth or Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug that has long lasting affects and is extremely harmful to the central nervous system. The abuser of this drug can never even imagine what it can do to his or her life. This drug can make your life miserable and can ruin it forever.
The story of Amber […]
Posted in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Transitional Living on Dec 12th, 2007 No Comments »
According to an article on About.com, women who abuse alcohol, or even occasionally drink to excess, face greater risks to their health than men.
It has been noted that women get drunk faster than men, even taking into account the difference in body weight. But there is also evidence that they become addicted faster than men […]
Posted in Relapse Prevention, Transitional Living on Nov 10th, 2007 No Comments »
Transitional Living Centers or “halfway houses” differ greatly from program to program. Many transitional living centers offer simply a place to live with others who are also in recovery with counseling and group meetings on a regular basis.
At Open Door, we believe that the environment in which women spend their time directly after leaving a […]