Creating a healthier lifestyle is essential in addiction recovery. Going back to old routines and habits can increase risk of relapse. You’re starting a new chapter in your life, so it’s time to make positive changes. One such change is learning how to more effectively manage stress. Oftentimes people turn to drugs or alcohol as…
Not everyone who drinks or uses drugs develops an addiction. There are plenty of people who can have a drink or two while out with friends, and it becomes nothing more. However, there are others for whom this behavior becomes problematic, and they’re not able to stop after one or two drinks. It can be…
May is Mental Health Month and a great time to brush up on the role mental health plays in addiction recovery. Recovery is about more than just stopping substance use. It is about healing as a whole and recognizing the impact that addiction has on mental and emotional health as well. Drugs and alcohol change…
Valentine’s Day is often a time when couples and families show each other how much they love and care. You may fuss over finding just the right card, bouquet of flowers, restaurant, gift, or location to make the day perfect. However, this Valentine’s Day make a point to love yourself as well. Support your recovery…
Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends and reflect on life and everything there is to be thankful for. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude can be very beneficial in recovery because it keeps you thinking more positively and allows you to deal with challenging situations in a healthier manner. In turn,…
No one said that recovery would be easy. Change can be difficult for anyone, regardless of whether or not they have struggled with drug addiction or alcoholism. However, it is worth it when you realize how your life has changed for the better. One of the challenges of long-term recovery is staying positive and not…
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…
Tickets are still available for this year’s Annual Gala. Please visit www.crossroadsme.org/gala
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Crossroads for Women will honor six individuals who have committed themselves to raising awareness, promoting prevention and delivering treatment as an alternative to the pain of addiction to alcohol and other substances at its 2nd Annual Community Awards Breakfast. This year Crossroads for Women will be honoring the following community leaders:…
At the start of 2014, there will be some significant changes to Crossroads for Women residential programs. Due to a loss in funding from the state of Maine, we will no longer be able to run our long-term halfway house program. While we are certainly disappointed in this outcome, we have moved quickly to develop a more…
