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The holidays are upon us, so it’s time to get creative, especially when it comes to hosting sober celebrations. You don’t need alcohol to enjoy a great holiday, but most events tend to revolve around imbibing. However, there are plenty of mocktail options that will keep you on the road to recovery and still let…
When abused, Adderall can wreak havoc on your body. Doctors commonly prescribe Adderall to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. At Crossroads, we offer gender-specific addiction treatment. We recognize that many women struggling with addiction also bear the burden of caring for their families and working full-time when they seek treatment. We strive to support…
When determining whether women are more affected by Adderall addiction than men, the answer is not easy. Data shows that while more men may abuse Adderall, millions of women across the United States are even more affected by Adderall use and abuse. An addictive stimulant, Adderall creates a feeling of focus and is misused by…
Alcohol affects the brain, which means it affects every part of your daily life, including your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Drinking alcohol can seem like a right of passage in American culture. However, in excess, it is a disease that experts call alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism puts you at greater risk for serious health…
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…
You might be wondering when someone truly needs to seek help at an alcohol addiction treatment center. Recognizing the physical signs of alcohol dependency can help you help a loved one or help yourself. When someone loses control over their drinking, the symptoms will be apparent, indicating to their loved ones that they need support.…
Don’t let paying for rehab be the hurdle stopping you from getting the treatment you need. A residential women’s treatment center, like Crossroads, can help you navigate your coverage options and how to work with your employer to get your treatment covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). To learn more about 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…
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…