When we’re going through a tough time, sometimes we feel like we’re the only ones who don’t have it together. But that’s not true—a lot of people go through dark days, often very similar to our own. A new study…
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…
Media & News: Recognized for “blazing the trail to show how it can be done” Residence XII, an alcohol and chemical dependency treatment center in Kirkland, Washington, received a 2008 Science and Service Award from the national Substance Abuse and…
Are Women More Vulnerable to Alcohol’s Effects? The effect of alcohol on women versus men is a topic that seems to be cloaked in secrecy. Like the disease itself, it is rarely discussed. Is this because only the health care…
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…