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As a mother looking for addiction or behavioral health treatment, your biggest concern is most likely the welfare of your children while you are in treatment. You may be debating between inpatient versus outpatient options to balance childcare or even the fear of losing your child or children if you seek treatment. Recovering from addiction…
Many pregnant women are concerned about what they put in their bodies during those nine months, as everything they ingest can affect another life. One of the most commons concerns is prescription drugs. While pregnancy is an exciting time, it’s also a time to be careful about everything you do. Some medications are harmless to…
As a mother looking for addiction or behavioral health treatment, your biggest concern is most likely the welfare of your children while you are in treatment. You may be debating between inpatient versus outpatient options to balance childcare or even the fear of losing your child or children if you seek treatment. Recovering from addiction…
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…
Pregnancy can be a stressful time of life. You want to keep yourself healthy for the sake of your baby and your partner, but, at the same time, you’re tempted to take your mind off of the anxiety by turning to alcohol. Unfortunately, as most medical experts will tell you, there is no known way…
The bond between a mother and her child is stronger than diamonds. However, when a mom is caught in the throes of addiction, this condition makes substances an essential part of life. As a result, the mother is blinded to anything else, including her child. If you’re struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, the experts…
Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family, not just the person who is misusing drugs or alcohol. Substance use impacts everyone’s life. An estimated 25% of children affected by addiction in their family are under age 18. Entering addiction treatment with children at home can be a difficult decision, but realize that it…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and also a time when the weather starts to get nicer and there are more social events occurring. High school graduations are right around the corner, and then kids will be heading off to college. It is also a good time to start talking to your kids about the dangers…
Parenting is hard; there is no doubt about that. Worrying about their children is one major obstacle that keeps some women from seeking the addiction treatment that they need. However, recovery can help to strengthen parenting skills and allow individuals to make the most of their time with their children. At Crossroads, women in the…
Talking about addiction can be a difficult topic, but one of utmost importance. It is easy for children to stumble across misinformation when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Parents can be proactive by setting a positive example and ensuring that their children are equipped with the knowledge to make healthy choices. October 23-31 is…