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…
Media & News: Articles Library 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…
Information for Doctors & Employers: The Impact of Addiction 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…
Tours of Residence XII Learn about addiction treatment and the programs offered at Residence XII while touring our facility from a patient’s perspective. Please contact Nicci Noteboom at (425) 823-8844 if you want to schedule a tour. Women’s AA Meeting “Sober Gals”…
Information for Family & Friends: Recommended Reading for Family Members Books for Adults Nonfiction Alanon Faces Alcoholism Under the Influence by James Milam (from the book’s back cover) “Ten million Americans suffer from alcoholism, yet most people still wrongly believe…
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HELP RESOURCES Residence XII offers addiction treatment for women. We are located near Seattle in Kirkland, Washington. Our treatment programs use 12-step principles. For help in assessing alcohol and chemical dependency and whether or not you need treatment, contact us for a free…