2018-05-09 18:59
Music is an art form that has proven the ability to treat addiction when practiced in conjunction with other behavioral therapy and substance abuse treatment methods. At the most basic level… Read More
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Articles about women and the disease of addiction including: drugs & alcohol, sex, eating disorders, self-harm, and mental health.
2018-04-24 13:49
In recovery, we write our life stories, our inventories, amends letters, and feelings. Our spiritual advisors, therapists, and friends suggest we start journaling. It is a tool used by many… Read More
2018-04-16 14:02
Art Therapy & Recovery
Recovery requires more than removing the substance from the body. It requires an investigation of the causes of addiction and how it is sustaining the addiction… Read More
2018-03-28 17:01
Recovery is a process that takes time, resilience, patience, and support. We understand that recovery is not something that we can do alone. The simple reason is that when we are the cause… Read More
2018-03-22 15:29
Mindfulness can bring awareness to our eating habits. Awareness of the mind-body lets us understand our reactions to ordinary things. When difficult emotions arise, mindfulness allows us fr… Read More
2018-03-16 15:32
New River Wellness Center treats addiction and eating-disorders as co-occurring illnesses in both men and women. We do this because we strive to help our clients reach a full state of recove… Read More
2018-03-08 16:33
Women face unique barriers in getting help from addiction and alcoholism. There is a stigma that women, especially mothers, “should be stronger than that.” When these standards a… Read More
2018-02-23 16:30
Addiction creates a complex disconnection between the mind and body. It separates us from our emotions and inhibits destructive thought patterns such as dishonesty, self-deprecation, resent… Read More
2018-02-16 18:31
The only real obstacle that stands in the way of our freedom and happiness is ourselves. Through active addiction we try to achieve satisfaction, considering our circumstances. We fabricat… Read More
2018-02-08 17:35
The word sobriety is heavy with expectations that many find difficult. Sobriety is first, and foremost, a choice people make. At one point or another, people choose sobriety to save themselv… Read More
2018-01-29 18:56
Most of us struggle with the idea of choice and destiny. These conversations can melt into a controversy about whether we have free-will to create our own lives, or that we are predestined… Read More
2018-01-22 14:00
For the Human Experiencing Addiction Dr. William D. Silkworth, the physician who wrote the medical opinion for the popular text of Alcoholics Anonymous, describes alcoholism as the physical… Read More
2017-12-18 22:03
2017-12-18 03:02
2017-09-25 12:25
Recovery is closely interconnected or related to the selfless giving of oneself. This is a necessity that is constantly emphasized in every step of the 12-stepprogram. But the key point is t… Read More
2017-07-27 12:33
Jeff Daniels recently opened up about his long-term sobriety and his relapse in the early 2000s when his career began to take off, for the second time. Daniels, who is now 61, and is most re… Read More
2017-06-13 12:38
Recovery is closely interconnected or related to the selfless giving of oneself. This is a necessity that is constantly emphasized in every step of the 12-stepprogram. But the key point is t… Read More
2016-09-14 12:41
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to tackle the nation’s opioid crisis, sending to the president’s desk the most sweeping drug legislation in years in a rare instance of co… Read More
2016-06-17 12:44
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the term that people apply to denote their own value. People with low self-esteem refuse to accept that they are good enough for anything. A person with a negative… Read More
2015-09-02 18:44
A big part of the recovery journey is learning how to take good care of yourself. It’s true that women are most frequently the caretakers in the family. They often care for their child… Read More
2015-09-01 20:11
Addiction is a powerful disease that doesn’t care who you are. It does not matter if you are young or old, rich or poor, educated or not. Addiction occurs across all races, genders, or… Read More
2015-09-01 19:42
There are many misconceptions about addiction, and despite all that research and medicine has learned about it in recent years, many myths persist about addiction and its treatment and recov… Read More
2015-09-01 18:36
It is common for those who are new to recovery to think that sobriety is just about giving up drugs and alcohol. After all, that was the problem, right? Well, it certainly was a large part o… Read More
2015-09-01 17:29
Addiction treatment and therapy has evolved over the last several years. It continues to include the components that have been proven to be effective, such as individual counseling, didactic… Read More
2015-09-01 17:01
The first 30 days of sobriety can really throw you for a loop. If you have been using for a long time, your body is likely still detoxing, and so is your mind. You may be physically exhauste… Read More
2015-09-01 15:55
Being new in recovery means being introduced to new concepts, ideas, and challenges. We hear terms we have never heard before, and counselors, sponsors and other recovering addicts and alcoh… Read More
2015-08-12 18:30
It isn’t news that methamphetamine use is a huge problem today. This highly addictive stimulant has infiltrated the country, affecting people from children to senior citizens. Although… Read More
2015-08-11 17:40
Why Choose A Women’s Rehab?
Women have unique needs and challenges when it comes to overcoming addiction. In addition to problems with substance abuse, women are more likely to also be… Read More
2015-08-11 17:14
When it comes to living a full, satisfying and balanced life, there are few things more powerful to help you achieve that than gratitude.
There are scientists, human development experts, sch… Read More
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