Category: News
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 […]
How Will the 2016 Election Affect Addicts?
At Awakenings for Women, a sober living home in Florida, we create a positive lifestyle for those in recovery by helping you regain control of your life and become a contributing member of society. With the 2016 Presidential Election coming up this November, it seems there are a lot of rumors around how each candidate […]
Which One of Your Favorite Celebrities Have Been to Drug Rehab?
Most people do not know that some of their favorite celebrities are going through the same struggles as they are. Celebrities need to get help from a Florida sober living home as well, even if it is not on the front page of all the magazines. Check out this list from Awakenings for Women to […]
Ways the Unstuck App Will Help You
No matter what stage of the recovery process you are in, there’s no doubt about it that it can prove to be extremely challenging. On those days where you are feeling weak, there is finally something out there to help get your focus back. Meet the Unstuck app! Perfect for everyone in recovery, whether or […]
Gloucester’s ‘Angel’ Addiction Recovery Program
In recent news, police have been making moves to help drug addicts in recovery, rather than punishing them. One specific town that is paving the way for other police stations to do the same, is Gloucester with their “Angel” program. As of late, the small town has found itself dealing with an overwhelming amount of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Why Watching Drinking in Films Could Make You an Alcoholic
Watching alcohol abuse on the big screen may have more of an effect on you than you think – young adults who had watched more films that had alcohol in them are 1.7 times more likely to binge drink. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics came out that revealed that over 70% of movies […]
Fun Facts about Forgiveness
When going through the recovery process, one of the most important topics that comes to the forefront is forgiveness. Whether it be you forgiving yourself or another, this list of fun facts about forgiveness will definitely help lighten the mood when you find yourself having a hard time coping with the concept of forgiveness. Cats. […]