Trauma & Addiction: Healing for Women from the Inside Out
Trauma, when present alongside a substance use disorder, is clinically known as a co-occurring disorder. The existence of a co-occuring disorder is relatively common...
Addiction Symptoms in Women: Signs It’s Time to Quit
Talk to anyone who is in recovery from drugs or alcohol and most will be able to pinpoint when things started to go south. While this may not have been when they got...
Surrender to Win: How to Tell Your Family You Need Help For Addiction
It is not uncommon for young adults to keep things from their parents. Feeling a sense of independence and maturity can create a desire to handle things on their own....
Where to Begin? Finding Addiction Treatment for Young Women
When it comes to the treatment gap, young women have a difficult time finding appropriate addiction treatment. Facing unique challenges and circumstances that require...
Alcoholism & Women: The Troubling Statistics & How To Get Help
Alcoholism is not a disease that is prejudiced towards one gender or another but its effects do vary differently for women and men. Women struggling with alcohol abuse...
Drug & Alcohol Recovery For Young Women: 5 Ways To Get Started
Every individual’s path to recovery has its own unique challenges, obstacles and steps, and we know there’s no one-size-fits all path to a happier, healthier life. But...
Is My Child a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Occasional Binge Drinking & When to Worry
As a parent of a young adult, you’ve probably had a few conversations with your kid about drinking. How can you tell, though, if your words are sinking in? If you're...
Is My Child High? 5 Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
Parenting isn’t easy. While the joys of being a parent are immense, there is an equal amount of time spent worrying about your child's safety and well-being. Part of...
Alcoholism in Young Adults: How to Spot the Signs
Substance abuse — and particularly alcoholism — is a growing concern among young adults globally. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in...
Anxiety Recovery Stages: 4 Steps to Healing
Helping your child navigate the path to recovery can be a challenging, and at times, daunting journey. As a loved one, it's essential to understand that anxiety often...