Ambien Is Effective, but Is It Safe?
Insomnia is a symptom rather than a disease or a stand-alone diagnosis, affecting up to 50 percent of the population. The Sleep Management Institute points out that women are affected by insomnia more often than men, partly due to the often-excessive responsibilities of home, family, and work. Counting sheep to no avail is a serious problem in […]
Building a Relationship With Yourself After Addiction
Recovery from substance abuse and addiction requires a number of different commitments. One of the issues on which you will have to work is your relationships with people. How will treatment help you re-form these relationships with those around you? To get there, you must first repair the relationship with yourself.
My Adult Daughter Is an Addict What Do I Do?
As they grow up, our daughters are the lights of our lives. However, we can’t control everything. One of the hardest realizations that a parent may have to rationalize is that their little girl, that seemed to have it all together, can grow up to use and abuse drugs or alcohol. Of course, the critical […]
How to Tell if Someone Is on Cocaine
It’s crucially important to understand that identifying someone’s drug use is not always as apparent as it looks when dramatized in movies and on TV. But even when not apparent, many drugs manifest in their users similarly, and there are definite clues to determine if someone might be using them. Cocaine is one of those […]
Using Performance-Enhancing Drugs for Your Career
Fifty-two percent of women believe they’re held to higher standards than men in the workplace, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center, and 40 percent believe they have to work harder than men to prove themselves worthy of their position. For some women, the pressures of the workplace can lead to the […]
What are the Warning Signs of Drug Abuse?
Do you think someone in your life has a drug or alcohol problem, but don’t know for sure? It is not an accusation you want to make lightly, but you can’t afford to ignore that a problem exists, either. Each year, drug addiction takes thousands of lives. From overdoses to drugged driving accidents, addiction kills. […]
Are Drug Rehab Facilities the Same?
Drug rehab facility options are numerous but all facilities are not the same. In fact, it is necessary for you to learn the differences between the different facilities in order to make the right selection for you and your recovery needs. Drug Rehab Facility Accreditation Not every drug rehab facility is accredited. Accredited facilities are […]
1st Thanksgiving after Drug Rehab for Women? Survival Tips
Drug rehab for women is a safe environment where you are free to work on your recovery away from harmful triggers for substance use. If this is your first Thanksgiving holiday following treatment at drug rehab for women, you may be feeling anxious, worried, stressed or overwhelmed. Holidays can bring out these emotions in many […]
Is Drug Rehab Different For Women Than For Men?
Drug rehab for women is tailored to address the specific needs of female clients. While men and women are very similar, women face some different challenges to men when it comes to drug rehabilitation. Challenges for Women Seeking Treatment Women face a specific set of challenges that may discourage some potential clients from getting the […]
How Can I Choose The Best Drug Rehab Facility For Me?
Drug rehab facility options vary greatly when it comes to treatment plans and offerings. Just as your needs differ from another client’s needs, it is important to find your most suitable facility. The key areas to consider are program licensing and accreditation, effective treatment methods offered and the types of aftercare services that are available. […]