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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…
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If you’re wondering how you can show support on National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we’re here to help. A great start is educating yourself and learning as much as possible about eating disorders. There are a number of resources online that can assist with this, and you can reach out to professionals like the team…
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An eating disorder is a complicated mental health condition that can manifest itself in severe symptoms. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week helps shed light on the seriousness of eating disorders and dispels some of the myths surrounding them. Crossroads works day in and day out to support women needing treatment for an eating disorder.…
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Over-eating is common. Nearly everyone has done it at least once. However, binge eating is a different thing altogether, and it can be hazardous. It can lead to unhealthy habits and a full-blown eating disorder. Binge eating disorder is actually more common than both bulimia and anorexia. That means that people who are eating fast…
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At Crossroads, we are focused on women helping women. Recovery from an eating disorder is not a simple task. Engaging in intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment services can help women recover safely and effectively. An IOP is flexible and allows women to build life skills and critical coping methods to get back to a healthy lifestyle.…
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Watching someone who you care about struggle with a binge eating disorder can be painful. You might feel helpless and unequipped to best help them. There’s no reason to be frustrated, confused, angry, afraid, or guilty. A treatment facility like Crossroads can guide you through the process of getting your loved one the help they…
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At Crossroads, we offer gender-responsive treatment, focusing on women and their specific needs. A woman’s path to alcohol addiction is not necessarily the same as a man’s. Every woman who comes to our treatment centers, whether for inpatient or outpatient treatment, receives a treatment plan designed for their unique needs. You can choose from our…
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A partial hospitalization program, or PHP, is ideal if you’re looking for help with addiction for the first time. However, it can also be helpful if you’re looking for extra support in your recovery to avoid relapse. It’s not easy for many people to remove themselves from their everyday life to enter inpatient residential treatment.…
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There’s no reason to feel bad after a relapse, as it’s actually more common than you think. Knowing how to handle it may be the most challenging part. The reality is that recovering from alcohol addiction is complicated. Overcoming withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and even a co-occurring disorder is a lot to handle, especially without the…
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Addiction is not a solitary experience. It exists in a social context and interacts with many other aspects of a person’s life. Substance use doesn’t just impact the person who’s using drugs or alcohol. It has a much wider reach, impacting everyone around the person, whether they realize it or not. While addiction treatment is…
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