Addiction treatment is not a cut-and-dry process, especially when co-occurring disorders are involved. When a client is struggling with a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, this can make recovery more challenging – but not impossible. Many people want to know which developed first, addiction or mental illness, but there is not always…
Drug abuse and addiction is not a new problem. It is one that has existed for decades. However, in recent years it has been brought into a more public spotlight. President Obama has been very forward in his efforts to make addiction treatment a priority. He himself struggled with drug use in his younger years…
Oftentimes women are seen as the caretakers of the family. They worry about the health and well-being of everyone else and may put their own needs on the back burner. May 8-14 is National Women’s Health Week and a great time for women to make their health a priority. It is time to recognize that…
In recent years, gender-responsive treatment for substance use disorders has made a greater emergence. Treatment professionals recognize the differences in challenges that men and women face when dealing with addiction. Focusing on a single gender allows professionals to tailor services to the individual needs of the person or group. When discussing relationships, sexuality, spirituality and…
Animal-assisted therapy is not a new concept and has been used as an integral part of physical and mental health treatment for decades. Equine-assisted therapy has been found to be beneficial for those dealing with substance use disorders and trauma. Approximately 93 percent of those in treatment at Crossroads for Women have experienced some sort…
Women naturally tend to be the caretakers in the family. They place others’ needs before their own to ensure that everyone has what they need to be successful, healthy and happy. Unfortunately, this often means neglecting their own needs and pushing them off until later. In terms of substance use disorders, this can mean that…
In years past, addiction typically affected more males than females, but recently this gender gap has been narrowing. However, one trend that continues to hold true is that women are less likely than men to seek addiction treatment. Some reasons for this include fear of shame and judgment, concern about who will care for their…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lesley Rawlings, 207-773-9931, ext. 123, [email protected] Crossroads for Women’ Children and Mothers Program Awarded $35,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation SCARBOROUGH, Maine (January 12, 2016) – Crossroads for Women was recently awarded a grant of $35,000 from the Walmart Foundation for its Children and Mothers Program located in Windham, Maine. The…
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The following post was originally published on the Growing Up Chaotic blog and is shared with permission. For more from Growing Up Chaotic, check out these posts. Let’s play a quick game. Close your eyes for a second and picture a heroin addict. What images come to mind? Did you picture your high school homecoming…
