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The opioid crisis continues to rise across the United States due to a booming and an unprecedented number of medically necessary prescriptions. Unfortunately, women are more likely than men to receive a prescription for pain management and ultimately become persistent opioid users. The opioid outbreak has led to increased numbers of women who struggle with…
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…
Many substance use disorders increase a person’s chance of developing a dangerous debilitating illness. Alcohol is no exception. In fact, alcohol contributes to a greater risk of some cancers in women. Scientific research shows that alcohol breaks down in the body into a chemical called acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde attacks DNA and stops your body from repairing…
You might be wondering when someone truly needs to seek help at an alcohol addiction treatment center. Recognizing the physical signs of alcohol dependency can help you help a loved one or help yourself. When someone loses control over their drinking, the symptoms will be apparent, indicating to their loved ones that they need support.…
In a perfect world, those battling addiction would be able to drop everything and seek the treatment they need. But that’s not the reality for most, especially women. Thankfully, many addiction treatment centers offer intensive outpatient programs (IOP) so that busy women can get the treatment they need and still maintain a sense of normalcy…
Independence Day is just that: a day for you to be independent and celebrate the holiday in a way that works for you. Your sobriety is your top priority. Don’t worry about what others want or expect. You are in control of your sobriety. There are plenty of ways to have a sober celebration this…
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…
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…
Each year, thousands of babies are born struggling with the signs of withdrawal. In most cases, their pregnant mother did not seek treatment because they were afraid of the judgment people often associate with substance abuse recovery. Many treatment centers are not equipped to deal with the unique issues that women face during substance abuse.…
In many cases, when you love someone, you become blind to their faults. Unfortunately, that also means that you may not notice when your wife is battling an addiction. Many people say that they were taken aback when their partner told them they were seeking addiction treatment. Unfortunately, the signs of addiction may not always…