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How Much Does Alcohol Rehab Cost in the USA?
There are various types of alcohol rehab programs in the USA, and the average cost of alcohol addiction treatment varies between each rehab center. Some programs are inexpensive and others can cost a lot. The cost of alcoholism treatment in the USA Of course, the cost of drug addiction treatment is strictly individual, because each […]
How to Follow Through with Your New Year’s Resolutions
When making your New Year’s resolutions, you want to make sure that they stick. After all, it is easy to make New Year’s resolutions, but the hard part is actually following through with them. For those who are actually looking to follow through with their New Year’s resolutions, it is even more important to make […]
Why Prescription Drug Abuse Is So High Among College Students
Throughout recent years, prescription drug abuse among college students have continued to rise. More and more young adults have found themselves needing the help of a Florida sober living home in order to help battle their prescription drug abuse problem. The question still remains as to why prescription drug abuse is so common on college […]
Tips for Staying Sober this Halloween
Halloween is the official start of the holiday season. Blink your eyes and you’ll be at Thanksgiving, blink again, it’s Christmastime. Halloween and the weekend surrounding it is full of people celebrating in costume at bars, parties and more. Don’t let Halloween trigger a relapse that could influence your whole holiday season. Awakenings for Women, […]
How to Best Support an Addict
It can be hard to know the right things to say or do when you are the friend or family member of an addict. You want to be supportive, but you also want to give them their space to deal with the major life changes that are happening. What is the best way to support […]
The Impact Social Pressure Adds to Women’s Addiction
Women have always had to endure certain stigmas in the face of society. Each day brings about a new challenge for the group to face and take an uphill climb to overcome. In fact, there’s a correlation between addiction and social pressure amongst women as well. Research has shown that women who have suffered from […]
Important Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Women’s Recovery Center
Is Your Facility Licensed? Before buying into a treatment facility, make sure that the facility is licensed and accredited. Surprisingly, many “recovery centers” pose as certified facilities with a trained staff, but they are instead preying on families who are seeking help for a loved one. What Should We Expect? Entrusting someone with your loved […]
How to Stay Sober After Treatment
Initially making the decision to receive substance abuse treatment may seem like the hardest part of your recovery journey, however the treatment professionals at Awakening’s for Women know the transition back to your normal life can be just as challenging. In your recovery, it’s essential that you feel prepared to head back into the world, […]
Sober Living Community for Women
If you know a loved one who is currently struggling with addiction, Awakenings for Women can help. Seeking help for a friend or family member may be hard but we do it out love. Help influence them down the right path for a healthier and cleaner lifestyle. Addiction can end a person’s life in any […]
4 Tips for a Sober Summer
With sunshine, blue skies, and fresh ocean breezes, South Florida is the place to be for summer time. This time of year brings plenty of beach days, parties, family get togethers, weddings, and sporting events – all of which might pressure a recovering addict to revisit old habits. How can you ensure you stay sober […]