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Without the proper treatment, a person battling an eating disorder can relapse just as quickly as someone with a substance use disorder. At our bulimia treatment center at Crossroads, we provide a safe space for women to receive the treatment they need to overcome an eating disorder like bulimia. Our treatment team works with each…
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If you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, holidays, particularly Thanksgiving, can be challenging. Attending parties and dinners with family may cause you emotional distress and severe amounts of anxiety. Because there are excessive amounts of alcohol and food, and everyone around them is obsessed with consuming these substances, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. You…
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Many pregnant women are concerned about what they put in their bodies during those nine months, as everything they ingest can affect another life. One of the most commons concerns is prescription drugs. While pregnancy is an exciting time, it’s also a time to be careful about everything you do. Some medications are harmless to…
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Before any treatment for an eating disorder can begin, it is essential to understand what the individual challenges, symptoms, and effects of the individual’s eating disorder are. There are various levels of treatment. Fortunately, a trained eating disorder counselor can guide clients to the right eating disorder treatment program for them. Crossroads offers residential and…
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Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the United States. Without the proper treatment, the chances of relapse are very high. The key lies in individualized treatment, which offers a custom plan for each woman seeking treatment, addressing the needs unique to her. At Crossroads, we offer women’s binge eating disorder treatment in…
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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…
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Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mood disorders in the world today. Nearly twenty percent of the population in America is diagnosed with anxiety, and in more severe cases, those struggling with anxiety may need to seek treatment. Moreover, a person’s tendencies toward anxiety could put them at risk for substance use and…
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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…
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It can be hard to tell what is real and what’s not when you see photos on social media. People want others to like them, and they want to feel good about themselves. But trying to live up to unrealistic expectations of what “looking good” is can wreak havoc on a woman already struggling with…
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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…
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