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12 Steps to Self-Discovery for Women in Recovery
On your journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, you will find that at Awakenings for Women we dig deeper into your underlying issues and provide you with the effective coping and time management skills necessary in order to live a sober and healthy lifestyle. One of the most important things we will teach […]
Healthy Coping Skills for Addicts in Recovery
One of the most common causes of addiction is poor coping skills when dealing with life stressors. Instead of effectively dealing with problems or change head on, they hide behind substance abuse. This is considered a negative coping skill, and the longer that they continue to use, the more negative coping skills and destructive behaviors […]
Seeking Help for a Spice Addiction
If you have smoked Spice more than once and are having trouble stopping on your own, here are some helpful tips: -Talk to a trusted loved one who is not using drugs and is able to help you find an effective treatment program. -Attend some 12 Step meetings in your area, meet new people, and […]
Effects of Alcohol Consumption While Pregnant
Alcohol consumption while pregnant is the leading known preventable cause of developmental and physical birth defects in the United States. When a pregnant woman consumes alcohol so does her unborn baby because they share blood streams. Prenatal exposure to alcohol can result in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD’s). Some characteristics and behaviors of children with […]
Women, Drugs and Pregnancy
Drug or alcohol use for a pregnant woman is doubly dangerous for her own health and for the health of the unborn baby. It is extremely important to avoid all drug and alcohol use, legal and illegal, while pregnant. Studies have shown that consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol while pregnant can result in low […]
The Connection Between Genes & Addiction
Scientists have revealed that addiction is the result of 50% genetic predisposition and 50% poor coping skills. We all have the genetic predisposition for addiction, which is why it is crucial for us to watch our substance intake from an early age. Did you know that the children of addicted parents are 8 times more […]
How Group Therapy Can Help You in Recovery
In a group therapy session, you are able to forget about your own problems for a moment and listen to somebody else who is going through the same thing that you are, if not worst. You do not feel alone and you are able to recognize that addiction is a world-wide disease that comes in […]
What Triggers Can Cause Relapse?
In recovery it is important to know what the common triggers are that lead to relapse so you know how to handle certain situations. Here is a list of common triggers and stressors: -Negative emotional situations (stress, trauma, anger or sadness) -Positive emotional situations (not feeling good enough and wanting to feel even better) -Physical […]
Is a Sober Living Facility Right for me and my Recovery?
If you or a loved one have recently been released from detox and are wondering where to go next, a sober living facility is a great option. You will be surrounded by others who are working to maintain a sober lifestyle as well as 24/7 support. Once you leave detox, it is important to change […]
Women, Addiction, and Recovery
Did you know that it is harder for women to recover from addiction then men? Not only do women develop a stronger and faster addiction, but they are more prone to relapse and death then men are. The psychological aspect of this relates to the motive behind using drugs. When women use drugs it relates […]