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What’s the link between stress and addiction? Stress is a normal part of living, something we all feel at one time or another. You’re taking a test, in a quarrel with a friend, driving on a busy street; stress is a way for your body to signal danger. But how and why does it lead…
Women around the country are living with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia. An eating disorder may begin in a woman’s teenage years and stem from a range of factors, such as low self-esteem, and peer pressure. Furthermore, unrealistic advertisements and picture-perfect women in the media lead to distorted ideas of what a…
One of the most challenging aspects of recovery is figuring out and admitting to yourself that you have a problem. Maybe your drinking started casually in social settings, or perhaps alcohol has always been present in your life in some way, shape, or form. In modern society, drinking is an everyday circumstance, and drinking frequently…
Noticing the clear signs of drug use can be challenging, but this is one of the first steps to getting help for yourself or someone you love. Therefore, it is essential to understand what the symptoms of drug addiction are and how to recognize the behavioral, psychological, and physical aspects. At Crossroads Maine, we know…