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Category: drug abuse

Are Patient Satisfaction Surveys Contributing to the Opioid Epidemic?

Posted in Category: drug abuse, healthcare on Apr 03, 2017 | by admin

Many people are quick to blame doctors for over prescribing pain relievers and medications for the nation’s opioid epidemic. However, doctors are urging us to consider an alternative culprit: patient satisfaction surveys. Awakening’s for Women, a Florida sober house says patient satisfaction surveys are intended to improve the performance of doctors and hospital staff. They […]

4 Sober Resolutions for the New Year

Posted in Category: drug abuse, Sober Holidays, Sober Living on Jan 05, 2017 | by admin

The new year is here, which brings the opportunity for removal of destructive habits, future goal setting, and a fresh start. The tradition of creating New Year’s resolutions is something our women’s center for sober living in Florida at Awakenings for Women encourages all women to take part in. Try these sober resolutions to stay […]

Drugs are Destroying Your Brain

Posted in Category: Alcohol Abuse, drug abuse, Get Healthy on Dec 12, 2016 | by admin

Yes, partying with drugs and alcohol does have horrible effects on your overall appearance, but have you ever considered how these habits are destroying your brain? If you think one more night of drugs or alcohol leaves you with nothing more than a one day hangover, Awakenings for Women advises you to think again: Studies […]

PSA: 30 Is Not the New 20

Posted in Category: Addictions, Coping with Addiction, drug abuse, Sober Living on Nov 26, 2016 | by admin

Awakenings for Women, a sober living home for women in Boca Raton, Florida reports that journalists and media sources might be coining the 20’s “an extended adolescence”, but doctors and clinical researchers warn that those in their 20’s need to take absolute advantage of all the options this decade presents. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical […]

Fake Instagram Account Releases Powerful Message About Noticing Addiction

Posted in Category: Addiction, drug abuse, healthcare on Oct 06, 2016 | by admin

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 […]

Newborns with Drug Withdrawal Syndrome

Posted in Category: drug abuse, Women on Nov 01, 2015 | by admin

Did you know that babies born to mothers who were abusing drugs throughout their pregnancy are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital? Newborns with drug withdrawal syndrome have been on the rise throughout recent years due to the increase in the amount of prescription medications being doled out by doctors. At womens sober […]

Ways to Help Protect Your Child from Drug Abuse

Posted in Category: drug abuse on Sep 01, 2015 | by admin

Many parents avoid the subject of drugs because they are not sure how to bring it up to their kids. While children and teens will have questions about drugs as they get older, chances are that their parents will have even more. Don’t skate around the subject and avoid talking to your kids about drug […]