Recent facts show the unique impact of alcohol on women and why some may be helped by alcohol treatment. Not only have recent health surveys revealed that the number of female drinkers is higher now than at any point in…
Image Courtesy of Cory Finlayson and StockVault.net For women going through recovery, there will be good days and bad days. Here at Residence XII, we spend time talking through ways to stay on the path, but it’s hard to stay…
Recovery is an on-going process that takes both time and effort. Help keep on track with these tips for creating a healthier, richer life full of the things that you love. Women in recovery have the opportunity for shaping a…
Drug addiction has wide-ranging consequences in a woman’s life. A woman addicted to drugs tends to not only suffer damage physically, but also suffer damage in her relationships, career and other aspects of her life. The good news is drug…
Some women are at greater risk of alcohol abuse or alcoholism than others. Even though many women are able to drink alcohol in moderation without suffering any harmful effects, women who have one or more of the following risk factors…
While people are increasingly aware of alcohol’s unique impact on women, few are as knowledgeable about the distinctive ways that drugs impact women. An excellent article by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) explores three ways drug…
Information for Our Alumnae: Anonymity vs. Secrecy: Do You Know the Difference? Can a woman in recovery share her gratitude and speak up about her personal recovery to inspire others? Absolutely! Is she breaking the rules of anonymity as described…
About Women in Recovery and Gender-Specific Treatment Relapse Prevention Solidifies Sobriety Relapse rates from addiction (40-60%) can be compared to those of other chronic illnesses such as Type I diabetes (30-50%), hypertension (50-70%) and asthma (50-70%). Like these other chronic…
Information for Doctors & Employers: The impact of addiction is everywhere. Look around in any business meeting and at least one person in the room is hiding a secret life of alcohol and/or substance abuse. Sadly, according to the 2003 National Survey…