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Independence Day is just that: a day for you to be independent and celebrate the holiday in a way that works for you. Your sobriety is your top priority. Don’t worry about what others want or expect. You are in control of your sobriety. There are plenty of ways to have a sober celebration this…
Taking time off from work to seek treatment for an eating disorder is not easy for everyone to do. The flexibility of your work schedule to accommodate this will depend on your employer and their policies supporting mental health care. Some workplaces fully support their employees with options to take time off to care for…
The worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19 stopped us all in our tracks. Today, the world is slowly starting to get back to some sense of normalcy. However, we may not have seen the lasting effects of the coronavirus. The pandemic’s extreme stress has resulted in a spike in drug and alcohol use and abuse. So…
Recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol is not a quick process; it’s a life choice. Finding a substance use treatment program that prepares you for life after rehab will greatly help you avoid relapse down the road. Completing a treatment program at Crossroads is your first step. Contact our caring treatment team to learn…
Having a substance use disorder affects not only the individual abusing drugs or alcohol but also their entire life, especially their family and children. Unfortunately, many parents do not seek the help they need for their addictions because they do not have an alternate caregiver, or they fear that their children will be taken away…
An eating disorder is a severe condition that affects both a person’s physical and mental health. Left untreated, it can be potentially life-threatening. The sooner you seek treatment for an eating disorder, the more likely you are to avoid serious medical complications and see a greater chance of recovery. A residential eating disorder treatment program…
An alcohol use disorder develops when someone develops unhealthy drinking habits. This condition can include a problem controlling how much the person drinks, an unhealthy focus on drinking, or continuing to drink even when it’s problematic. Patterns can start to develop that put the individual’s health at serious risk. These patterns include binge drinking, drinking…
Summer is coming, are you ready? Not just for beach days and barbecues, but for how you’re going to handle your sobriety this summer. It can be a challenge, especially if you’re newly sober. Vacation planning can feel overwhelming, and if you’re traveling with other people who aren’t sober, the challenge can be even greater.…
Eating disorder recovery is not a simple task. Engaging in an intensive outpatient program like the one at Crossroads Maine can support women and help them recover through their recovery. Our ladies build life skills and essential coping methods to create a healthy, happy lifestyle. We use gender-responsive models because women do not always have…
There is a big difference between signs that someone is imbibing at work and signs of alcoholism in a colleague. If someone is drunk or heavily intoxicated, people can typically recognize the signs fairly easily. However, noticing the signs of an employee or colleague with an alcohol addiction can be more challenging as the warning…