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There is a big difference between signs that someone is imbibing at work and signs of alcoholism in a colleague. If someone is drunk or heavily intoxicated, people can typically recognize the signs fairly easily. However, noticing the signs of an employee or colleague with an alcohol addiction can be more challenging as the warning…
It isn’t always easy to make choices to have better health. Additionally, every woman may have her own approach to living a healthy life. It’s best to find a method and identify health goals that work for you. You can reflect on your health goals, determine your motivations, and figure out what’s holding you back…
As you’re seeking an alcohol addiction treatment program you will find several levels of care available. Doctors, counselors, and substance abuse therapists can help you, and your loved one choose the right type of treatment best suited to your individual needs. Fortunately, alcohol addiction is a treatable condition. Once a woman has recognized the signs of…
Affording an addiction treatment program can be overwhelming. When a woman decides to seek treatment, one of the first questions she may have is, “How will I pay for it?” The cost can be a deterrent for those who need treatment, but it doesn’t need to be. Prices can vary widely depending on the level of care…
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…
The following post was originally published on the Growing Up Chaotic blog and is shared with permission. For more from Growing Up Chaotic, check out these posts. Let’s play a quick game. Close your eyes for a second and picture a heroin addict. What images come to mind? Did you picture your high school homecoming…
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Crossroads will honor six individuals who have committed themselves to raising awareness, promoting prevention and delivering treatment as an alternative to the pain of addiction to alcohol and other substances at its 2nd Annual Community Awards Breakfast. This year Crossroads will be honoring the following community leaders: Tracy Sabol, Media Leader…
The use of alcohol and drugs by a friend or family member can leave us with many unanswered questions, unable to understand what is happening and feeling like you are living on an emotional rollercoaster. You may find yourself struggling with a number of painful and conflicting emotions, including guilt, frustration, anger, fear and self-blame.…
If you attended last year’s Masquerade Ball, you know that Crossroads knows how to throw a party! While we are not ready to reveal details yet, this year’s Crossroads Gala event will be held on Thursday, October 23 at the Masonic Temple in Portland, Maine and will include a silent auction and food and beverages catered by…
Each month, Crossroads executive director, Shannon Trainor, publishes a short video on different topics relating to addiction, mental health and gender-responsive treatment. In her vlog for May 2014, Shannon talks about gender-responsive substance abuse treatment and how Crossroads has utilized this model since 1974. For more on Crossroads’ approach to gender-specific treatment and why we use this model, visit…