Women on International Women's Day

Celebrate International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, is an international day celebrating and honoring women’s economic, social, cultural, and political accomplishments. In addition, it symbolizes a call to action to eliminate gender inequality and improve women’s rights. At Crossroads Maine, we invite you to join us on March 8th to celebrate women’s dignity, tenacity, and…

Woman with Benzo Addiction

Women’s Recovery for Benzo Addiction

Benzodiazepines or benzos are medications that doctors prescribe to treat anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, and other manic and depressive episodes. Unfortunately, as effective as they are in treating certain mental health disorders, benzos can also be highly addictive. At Crossroads Maine, we understand the delicate balance between mental health treatment and developing an addiction to…

Woman Experiencing Addiction

How Addiction Impacts Women

When people think of substance abuse or addiction, they rarely consider how the disease impacts women. Confronting addiction or even admitting the disease has taken hold of someone is always a challenge. But when it comes to how addiction impacts women, the disease is even more complex. It’s difficult for many to admit to themselves…

How to Be a Mom in Recovery

One of the best experiences in this lifetime is motherhood. Being around your children day in and day out can be fantastic. However, when you’re juggling your career, societal pressure, and parenthood, many moms feel drained and overwhelmed. If you’re also adding addiction recovery to your life, the process can seem daunting. Because women tend…