How Alcohol Affects Women
While men drink more than women and are addicted to alcohol at a higher rate, women tend to develop an addiction more quickly than men, and the physical and mental health problems associated with chronic alcohol abuse occur more quickly and intensely in women. Women and men differ in a number of ways when it […]
Substance Abuse During Pregnancy
Substance abuse during pregnancy puts the fetus at risk for a wide range of problems that can last a lifetime, including birth defects, behavioral problems and a variety of medical conditions. Different substances cause different problems for fetal development, and understanding how a particular substance can affect a child may be the impetus a mother […]
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: The Facts
Neonatal abstinence syndrome results when a fetus develops an addiction to opiates. If a mother abuses heroin, oxycodone or other opiate drugs, these drugs pass through the placenta and into the baby’s system. When the baby is born and the drug is no longer available, withdrawal symptoms set in as early as one to three […]
Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
Differentiating between a physical dependence on a substance and an addiction helps determine the best way to handle a loved one’s substance abuse. In some cases, a loved one does not actually abuse drugs or alcohol due to an addiction; instead, her body craves the substance or she abuses the drugs due to the physical […]
What to Expect at Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance abuse treatment can seem frightening or intimidating if you are not sure what to expect. If you have never been to a treatment center or if your ideas about what treatment may be like come from media portrayals, take the time to learn what your experience will really be like. The reality is that […]
Can Substance Abuse Treatment Save My Family?
Substance abuse treatment can turn your family life around. If you are struggling with substance abuse and addiction, seek treatment to work on yourself as well as the vital dynamics in your household.
Explaining Substance Abuse Treatment to Your Children
Substance abuse treatment is a wonderful step for any woman who is dealing with an addiction, but taking that step can feel unsteady at first. This is particularly true for women with children – how do you begin to explain a complicated issue like addiction to your kids? Where do you start and what do […]
Substance Abuse Treatment for Women with Children
Substance abuse treatment has special considerations for women with children. If you are a mother, you may certainly have special concerns and circumstances when it comes to your substance abuse treatment program. There are also things that you should be made aware of, such as the fact that your recovery has to be your number […]
Is Substance Abuse Treatment Necessary?
Knowing when substance abuse treatment is necessary can be tricky. You may think you don’t have a problem with drugs or alcohol, but if substances are impacting your life in a negative way, even if you perceive it to be a small way, you may benefit from substance abuse treatment. Many people avoid dealing with […]
Signs of Alcoholism in Women
Alcoholism in women is a growing problem in America. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that approximately 5.3 million women in the US drink in a way that threatens their health. There is no surefire way to tell if a woman is dealing with alcoholism, but there are certain signs and symptoms […]