Category: Addictions (Page 3)
The Surprising Drink That Reduces the Risk of Liver Cancer
Coffee drinkers everywhere rejoice – a recent study revealed that drinking coffee reduces liver cancer risks caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The study focused on 34 scientific studies, with data from over 8 million people with over 24,600 cases of liver cancer. While drinking an upwards of three alcoholic drinks a day greatly increased the […]
Inside The Next Happy
What better time to delve into a new book other than when you are delving into being a new you? While focusing on sobriety after you have completed treatment is never an easy feat, sometimes reading about someone else’s journey and the lessons they learned before you, can act as a reminder of why you […]
This New Substance Abuse Study Will Shock You
Did you know that almost 60 percent of pregnant teens have used an illicit substance in the last 12 months? A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors, examined the usage of various substances among pregnant and non-pregnant youth; revealing that pregnant teens had a much higher usage rate for drugs. While a shocking 60 percent […]
Navigating Sober Dating
Navigating the tumultuous world of dating proves challenging enough, without having to worry about maintaining your sobriety on top of it. Take it from James, a 33-year-old Los Angeles photographer who has been sober for eight years. When he first re-entered the dating world, “I spent five years dating messed up speed freaks…I guess I […]
Battle of the Sexes: Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Have you ever noticed how a man and a woman can drink the exact same amount of alcohol, but yet the woman always seems drunker, faster? Or have you ever wondered why the bar has infinitely more men seated and drinking, than women? Recent research provides all these answers and more. Some quick facts: alcoholism […]
Love & Addiction, a Dangerous Combination
Being in love and addicted to drugs or alcohol at the same time can be a very dangerous combination…for both people involved. Whether you are an addict who is in a relationship, or the loved one of someone who is addicted, you both are likely to be co-dependent and need professional help in order to […]
Long-Term Effects of Cocaine
If you or a loved one have a past history of cocaine use then it is important that you are aware of the long-term effects that it can have on your body. Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug, making it difficult to determine the duration of time and the frequency of use in an active […]
How to Stage a Drug Intervention
The holiday blues can cause addicts to binge and possibly overdose, at Awakenings for Women, we are here to help you and your family get through this difficult time. Since the holidays can heighten any negative feelings, it is the best time to show an addict that they are loved and that their health is […]
Relapse Prevention Techniques for the Holidays
With the holidays right around the corner, it is important that you and your counselor have come up with a relapse prevention plan that implements effective techniques to make sure that you avoid a relapse. Part of being in addiction recovery is finding out who we really are, what triggers us, and what works best […]
Substance Abuse Treatment for Mothers
If you are a mother who is in need of Substance Abuse Treatment, then you need to know that there are a lot of options available for you. Often times, it is a lot harder for women to commit to treatment than men because they feel as if they are abandoning their family and have […]