You might be surprised by what research has to say about the use and abuse of prescription drugs in women. Unless, of course, you’ve lived the statistics. Statistics like: Women are more likely than men to take prescription drugs. Primary drugs prescribed to adult women under the age of 60 include antidepressants and the…
Here’s the picture: A bathtub filled to the brim with bubbles and two little faces topped with sopping wet hair. And off to the side? Nails—painted in an of-the-moment Essie color—wrapped around a glass that’s also filled to the brim (with, well, wine). Caption it “How mommy makes it to bedtime!” and you’ve…
We’ve all heard men say, “Women are a mystery.” Allow me to elaborate on how this relates to addiction treatment – I promise it will make sense! Here I am, a full-grown gal, agreeing women are a mystery. After all, women house, birth and nourish life. We face seemingly insurmountable challenges as we make…
Living in limbo. That’s where you’re at now—floating around between the not-knowing and the knowing. Perhaps your loved one struggles with substance abuse but perhaps, with fingers-crossed, not. There’s comfort to be found in the in-between, in the not knowing. But there’s purpose to be found in discovery. After all, if your family…
Alcohol is one of the most popular psychoactive substances in the world. In the United States, nearly 56% of adults consume alcohol at least once a month, while more than 1 in 4 adults binge drinks monthly. Drinking is common at many social events, which can sometimes make it hard to avoid. Even though alcohol…