Healthy Friends vs. Unhealthy Friends
You are who you surround yourself with. Although it may be a clichéd belief, for many, the saying holds true. If you’re in treatment, it is important to surround yourself with positive, healthy relationships that will be a source of support during and after the recovery process. For many people, this may mean avoiding friends […]
The Importance of Honesty in Recovery
Admitting that you are struggling with an addiction or mental health issue is one of the hardest things you will ever do. Once you admit to yourself, it also means that you will need to admit to others that you have these issues and need help to overcome them. Dishonesty is all too common among […]
How to Celebrate Graduating from Treatment
Graduating from a rehabilitation facility is an exciting event and should be celebrated in grand fashion. We make a big deal of every milestone – from receiving our driver’s license, to moving into our first apartment, to our work anniversaries. Recovering from addiction is no exception – and it takes much more hard work than […]
Going Back to School After Rehab
If you or a loved one were taken out of school to complete a program at a rehabilitation center, and have recently completed your program or are scheduled to complete it soon, congratulations! It is a huge accomplishment to have made it to this point. Beginning a life in sobriety is difficult, but it can […]
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 […]
From Broken to Whole Again
Written by DH Women’s Program, alumni family member, Beth O. March 2017 When I grew up, my mother was our caretaker and did everything for us. She put us through dance and gymnastics classes, voice lessons, drove us to soccer games and saved every last dollar from her two jobs to give us everything we […]
Beat Alcohol and Drug Abuse Before the Holidays
Alcohol and drug abuse may seem difficult to overcome at the beginning of the recovery process, but many women are able to live healthy, productive lives after substance abuse treatment. There’s nothing that can push you into seeking treatment. You have to be willing to commit to a healthier lifestyle and commit to respecting your […]