Category: Addiction
Science Says Binge Drinkers are More Prone to Strokes
Science has yet another stark warning for heavy drinkers: binge drinking dramatically raises the risk for a bleeding stroke. Awakenings for Women reports on French researchers releasing a study showing that those who drink three or more alcoholic beverages a day are more likely to suffer a stroke a decade and a half earlier than […]
Red Flags of Addictive Personalities
Awakenings for Women, a halfway house in Boca Raton, Florida, understands that addiction is a disease and many addicts suffer from an addictive personality before they even get addicted to a substance. Having an addictive personality means possessing a set of traits that make an individual more likely to develop addictions. These people are predisposed […]
How to Be the Best Friend in Recovery
Awakenings for Women is a recovery treatment center in Boca Raton, Florida that provides numerous tips for friends and family of loved ones in addiction, in order to be the best recovery ally for them. The following are some of the tips that our expert team lends to family and friends in order to truly […]
Fake Instagram Account Releases Powerful Message About Noticing Addiction
On August 1, 2016 an Instagram account came to life. The name on the account was Louise Delage, an attractive woman in her mid-20’s, and she began posting multiple photos of herself having fun in various situations – on boats, on a bike, walking through town, at bars with friends, and on the beach. From […]
The Current Addiction Stats: What You Need to Know
With the growing heroin and opioid epidemic refusing to show signs of slowing down throughout the nation, it is no surprise that halfway houses in South Florida have seen an influx in the amount of people reaching out for help. While addiction statistics throughout the country have gotten better over the years, there is still […]
Why is Cocaine Usage so Prominent for Teenage Girls?
Cocaine, a powerfully addictive stimulant that is sold in a powder form and generally snorted, is especially dangerous for teenagers. Since the brain continues to develop well into your twenties, using any type of illicit substance in your teenage years can drastically alter the brain’s structure and how it works. Ultimately, the changes result from […]
Celebrities Who Were Addicts
There is a stereotypical image of celebrities suffering from substance abuse and not having their life together – i.e. Amy Winehouse after a night on the town. However, there are plenty of starlets that you may not have even realized that they battled an addiction. Check out these celebrities who stayed under the radar when […]
Do Music Festivals Really Contribute to Drug Abuse?
The debate about whether or not music festivals contribute to the drug culture or not continues; however, recent studies reveal new information regarding just how much of an effect that they have on teenage drug abuse. While new street drugs continue to sneak their way into music festivals, marijuana and alcohol still remain steadfast as […]
American Society of Addiction Medicine Reveals New Study
Recently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine has released a report in efforts to improve medical practices regarding addiction. The work titled “Performance Measures for the Addiction Specialist Physician”, focuses on nine crucial ways to put emphasis on health-care for those with addiction issues. Dr. Stuart Gitlow, President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, […]
You Are in Recovery – But Your Partner is not. Now What?
What do you do if your significant other is not in recovery – and you are? Former addict Lucinda Lumiere had to find that out for herself, after dating a slew of men who were not in recovery after she decided to get clean, until finally ending up with her husband – who subsequently is […]