How Drug Use Affects Oral Health
A smile is often your first impression when meeting new people, interviewing for a job, or even going on a date. For those whose smile has been affected by prolonged drug use, meeting new people or being asked to be in photos can be an uncomfortable situation. One of the first things those in recovery […]
Can Apps Help Women Stay Clean & Sober?
The world continues to move online, so it should be no surprise that those in recovery are finding outlets online that will help them in their journey. As more and more people turn to their mobile devices to stay connected, apps have become increasingly popular in helping those in recovery. Below are some of the […]
Eating Disorders, Transfer Addiction, and Body Image
Whether it’s overcoming an eating disorder, conquering an addiction, or both, the general assumption is that once a person receives treatment, they will be “cured.” However, there is a danger of trading your addiction. Addiction replacement, or transfer addiction, occurs when an individual in recovery substitutes one addiction for another. The transfer occurs as a […]
The Gender Gap in Drinking Habits is Narrowing
According to conventional wisdom, women drink less than men overall and therefore have fewer alcohol-related problems than men. But recent research published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research shows that the gender gap associated with drinking habits is narrowing.
Detox: Beginning the Journey Toward Recovery
Starting the treatment process is often the hardest part of conquering a drug or alcohol addiction. If someone you love has decided to get help for their substance abuse problem, their treatment will probably begin with detoxification. Detox helps patients stop using an abused substance and get through the withdrawal process in a safe and […]
3 Ways Females Who Do Drugs Raise Their Risk of STDs
Did you know that just by using drugs you are also raising your risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease? It’s true. If you are a woman, this bit of data should concern you since untreated STDs like chlamydia can ultimately evolve into pelvic inflammatory disease and eventually infertility. Therefore, being addicted to drugs not […]
The Prevalence of Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is defined by the American Psychological Association as unwanted sexual activity, with perpetrators using force, making threats or taking advantage of victims not able to give consent. The month of April, 2012 has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so we here at Destination Hope: The Women’s Program felt this was a […]
How Does Postpartum Depression Work?
Postpartum depression is defined by the National Library of Medicine as moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first three months following delivery. A new baby can bring an influx […]
Women’s Health Is Our Top Priority
Women’s health is a very important issue to the staff at Destination Hope: The Women’s Program. Our drug and alcohol rehab programs are specifically designed to treat women, so their needs are our main focus and top priority. That said, to be an effective treatment center it is important for us to have a good […]