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Everyone’s journey with addiction, treatment, and recovery is unique to them. Each person’s needs will be different, so finding a treatment option that works best for you is crucial. When it comes to a dependence on methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, both those affected and their families benefit from getting treatment through a meth addiction…
While commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, some women also take Adderall purely for the high. Many abusers of Adderall use it to boost energy to meet a deadline or complete a daunting task. Like any drug, Adderall can also be highly addictive, especially when misused. There are serious side effects like…
Supporting friends, family, and coworkers who are trying to get or stay sober is something that should be practiced every day. However, it deserves special attention during Alcohol Awareness Month. In fact, promoting and living a healthier lifestyle overall can be the right choice for all involved. While Alcohol Awareness Month occurs every April, the…
A substance use disorder (SUD) can affect people from all walks of life, and it can also greatly affect their relationships with family and friends. If you’re living with a substance use disorder, then the chances are that those close to you are suffering differently. As your dependence on drugs or alcohol increases, so do…
Trauma and alcohol addiction are interrelated. So much so that many addiction treatment centers will use a trauma-informed approach. This approach to addiction treatment has been proven to help successfully overcome the mental, physical, behavioral, social, and emotional effects of a substance use disorder. Trauma-informed care is an approach that helps treatment providers customize an…
Addiction doesn’t just affect the person addicted. To effectively treat and beat substance use, you must consider the other people involved, including spouses, children, parents, or others close to the addicted individual. Addiction may have affected all of these people, and the effects can ripple outward as time goes on. A family therapy program, like…
Approximately 17 million people in the United States battle alcohol dependence. While an alcohol use disorder tends to affect more men than women, women have alcohol-related issues unique unto themselves. Plus, research actually shows that alcohol use and abuse among women only increase, putting them at higher risk of some alcohol-related problems than men. Alcohol…
Asking yourself the right questions and recognizing key signs will help you define whether you are an alcoholic or not. If you’re asking the question, you may already know the answer. If the signs are there, they are usually apparent to not only you but also those around you. Alcohol addiction can be a unique…
At Crossroads, we understand the unique needs of women dealing with addiction. Typically juggling responsibilities with family and work, women can benefit from extra support as they go through addiction treatment to balance their responsibilities with the treatment they need. The goal is to avoid adverse effects and get back to a full, healthy life.…
Adderall is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Its goal is to make users more focused and alert through a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Unfortunately, while Adderall can help treat ADHD and narcolepsy, it is also very addictive. Misuse of Adderall can lead to serious mental and physical…