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• Category: Addiction
  • How to Enjoy a Sober Thanksgiving
  • How to Be a Mom in Recovery
  • 3 Benefits of Women’s Addiction Treatment
  • 5 Signs Your Wife Needs Addiction Treatment
  • All About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
  • What is National Recovery Month?
  • Stress and Addiction
  • Helping a Loved One in Recovery
  • Addiction Treatment for Moms
  • Women’s Treatment Program for Addiction
  • Is Residential Treatment Right For Me?
  • The Link Between Anxiety and Alcohol
  • Importance of Gender-Specific Treatment
  • Being a Mom in Recovery
  • Do I Need Alcohol Treatment?
  • Dangers of Alcohol Addiction
  • Alcohol and Depression
  • Alcohol Abuse Statistics
  • Knowing the Clear Signs of Drug Use
  • Addiction and Your Physical Health
  • What Is Dual Diagnosis?
  • The Difficulties of Implementing a Dual Diagnosis Treatment Program
  • Finding the Right Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
  • Recognizing Warning Signs of Anorexia Relapse
  • It Takes a Village: Tackling the Complex Nature of Addiction
  • Managing Prescriptions to Prevent Misuse
  • Is Your Drinking Becoming Problematic?
  • Breaking Down Misconceptions about Addiction Treatment
  • Dealing with Relapse in Addiction Recovery
  • The Negative Impact of Alcohol on Sleep
  • Encouraging Sports While Being Proactive Against Eating Disorders in Athletes
  • Uncovering Signs Someone May Be Hiding Addiction
  • Practicing Self-Care for Valentine’s Day
  • Helping Children Cope When a Parent is in Addiction Treatment
  • Rebuilding Relationships with a Loved One in Recovery
  • Embracing the Benefits of Sobriety in the New Year
  • New Year’s Resolutions for Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Why Treatment Over the Holidays Can Be a Smart Move
  • Socializing in Recovery: Avoiding Holiday Temptation
  • Managing Eating Disorders During Holidays
  • Common Holiday Stressors in Recovery
  • Staying Sober During the Holidays While in Recovery
  • How to Talk About Addiction Recovery
  • Relapse Prevention: Recognizing Early Warning Signs
  • Building Your Addiction Recovery Support System
  • Talking to Children About Drug Prevention
  • Tackling Cravings in Addiction Recovery
  • Fighting Back Against Depression
  • What is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
  • Rebuilding Your Health After Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • How You Can Advocate for Addiction Recovery
  • How Equine Assisted Therapy Helps in Addiction Recovery
  • Seeking Help for Your Addiction
  • Learn to Spot the Signs of Anorexia Nervosa
  • Supporting Your Loved One Through Addiction Recovery
  • Stop Waiting and Start Acting: Overcoming Addiction
  • How Does an Intervention Work for Addiction Treatment?
  • Tackling Substance Use Disorders and Eating Disorders Together
  • The Blame Game: Stop Blaming Yourself for a Loved One’s Addiction
  • Why Saying “No” is an Important Part of Addiction Recovery
  • Embracing Nature as Part of Addiction Recovery
  • Recognizing Common Triggers for Relapse
  • Residential Treatment Program: Why Does it Stand Above Others?
  • Speaking Up: Why It Is Important for Women to Seek Addiction Treatment
  • Managing Addiction and Anxiety Together
  • Journaling to Support Addiction Recovery
  • Keeping Prescription Drugs Out of the Wrong Hands
  • The Top 9 Questions Clients Should Ask Before Choosing an Addiction Treatment Facility
  • Understanding Diabetes and Drug Addiction
  • Building a Healthier Diet to Support Addiction Recovery
  • Are You Ready for Addiction Rehab?
  • How Long Does Addiction Treatment Take?
  • Self-Care When a Loved One is Battling Addiction
  • The Impact of Drugs on Heart Health
  • Fast Facts About Drug and Alcohol Use, Prevention, and Treatment
  • What Should You Bring to Rehab?
  • Practicing Mindfulness in Recovery
  • Kicking Off the New Year on a Positive Note
  • Looking Beyond the Opioid Epidemic
  • How Can Acupuncture Help with Addiction Recovery?
  • The Impact of Addiction on Dental Health
  • What You Need to Know About Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction
  • Treating Depression in Conjunction with Addiction
  • Healthy Ways to Reduce Stress Without Turning to Drugs or Alcohol
  • Increasing Community Support for Addiction Recovery
  • Good Nutrition: An Integral Part of Addiction Recovery
  • Finding Balance When a Loved One is in Recovery
  • What Can You Do When a Loved One is Resistant Toward Addiction Treatment?
  • Common Excuses to Downplay Addiction
  • Maine Residents are Taking an Interest in the Opioid Epidemic
  • Could You Be Unintentionally Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction?
  • Why Mental Health is an Integral Part of Addiction Recovery
  • Crossroads Honors Community Leaders at Annual Community Awards Breakfast
  • Creating Healthy Boundaries When a Loved One is Struggling with Addiction
  • Realizing the Impact of Addiction on Children and Families
  • How Families Can Move Forward After Addiction
  • Why Alcohol Screenings Make a Difference
  • Rebuilding Trust Following Addiction
  • How to Support Women in Seeking Addiction Treatment
  • Getting a Better Night’s Rest Without Alcohol
  • Benefits of Good Nutrition for Addiction Recovery
  • Creating a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Recovery
  • Benefits of Group Therapy in Addiction Recovery
  • Love Yourself for Valentine’s Day
  • Breaking Down Drug and Alcohol Myths
  • How Women Can Build Healthier Relationships in Recovery
  • Encouraging a Loved One to Seek Addiction Treatment
  • Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude at Thanksgiving
  • Enhancing Addiction Treatment through Holistic Healing
  • What Should You Tell Your Kids About Addiction?
  • How to Stay Positive in Recovery
  • Recognizing the Physical Toll of Addiction
  • A Family Affair: How Addiction Affects Everyone
  • Recognizing Risk Factors for Relapse
  • How Alcohol Could Be Disrupting Your Sleep
  • What Comes First: Addiction or Mental Illness?
  • Building Stronger Families through Addiction Recovery
  • Why Addiction Recovery Legislation Matters
  • Empowering Women to Overcome Addiction
  • Benefits of Gender-Responsive Treatment for Men
  • Equine Therapy: Finding Hope and Healing in Horses
  • Prioritizing: Putting Your Recovery First
  • Pregnancy and Addiction: Overcoming Fear and Finding Healing
  • Crossroads Annual Gala Thursday October 1, 2015
  • Growing Up Chaotic: Heroin Addicts Look Like This
  • Crossroads 2nd Annual Community Awards Breakfast Honorees
  • Alex’s Story of Recovery
  • Shannon’s Cross Chat: Celebrating Recovery
  • Shannon’s May Cross Chat: Gender-Responsive Treatment
  • Growing Up Chaotic Show Featuring The Crossroads Back Cove Treatment Center For Women
  • Shannon’s April Cross Chat Vlog: Children And Mothers Program (CAMP)
  • Shannon’s March Cross Chat Vlog: Addiction and the Media
  • Take a Peek Inside Crossroads’ Back Cove Residential Program for Women
  • Guest Post: Introducing Sober Mommies
  • Shannon’s February Cross Chat Vlog: A Tour of the New Back Cove Residential Program in Portland, Maine
  • Press Release: Crossroads Announces Opening of the Back Cove Residential Program for Women in Portland, Maine
  • Important Residential Treatment Program Updates for Crossroads in 2014
  • Walk for Recovery in Portland, Maine and other Recovery Month Events
  • Shannon Trainor Talks About Gender-Specific Treatment on Growing Up Chaotic Radio Show
  • Acupuncture for Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Recovery
  • Crossroads Teaming Up With The Opportunity Alliance for Medication Management Services
  • April 27th is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
  • One teacher. One student. One day at a time.
  • Guest Post: Addressing Trauma Through Gender-Specific Treatment
  • Crime Rates Up in Maine Due Largely to Prescription Drug Abuse
  • An Updated Definition of Recovery From SAMHSA
  • Crossroads Starts First Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Men in Scarborough
  • Defining Recovery + a New Recovery Center in Portland
  • Maine Tops States for Unwanted Prescription Drug Collection
  • Painkiller Addiction in Maine, a Series from the Portland Press Herald
  • Gender Matters in Treatment Services: Dr. Covington’s Maine Visit
  • September is National Recovery Month: Why “RE”covery?
  • ASAM Defines Addiction as a Brain Disease
  • Crossroads for Women Gains National Attention for Innovative Residential Treatment Program that Unbundles Services
  • Not Your Mother’s Bath Salts: Synthetic Drug Linked to Suicide and Extreme Paranoia
  • Current Research on Women and Substance Abuse
  • Another Tool for Recovery: The God (or whatever your higher power) Box
  • Feel Well. Live well. Be Well. The Benefits of Outpatient Counseling.
  • Women, Addiction and Prison: An Interview with Dr. Stephanie Covington
  • Maine’s addiction to painkillers
  • HRASM Helps Halfway House Clients Reshape Their Employment Outlook
  • Windham Counseling Center is Crossroads for Women’s Newest Outpatient Office
  • Innovative residential services model receives grant in Portland, ME area
  • Upcoming Recovery Month Events in Maine
  • New study shows teen girls more likely to see benefits of drinking and drug use
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Celebrating Women in Recovery at the Blaine House
  • Bridging the Gap Between Halfway House and Residential Rehab Programs at Crossroads for Women
  • Managing the Emotional Aspect of Pain
  • Women and Substance Abuse Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009
  • Parents: Hearing About Your Past Acohol and Drug Use May Make Your Teen More Responsible About Their Own Use
  • Women in Recovery Make Strong Connections on Annual Sail
  • A Fresh Way In: Reflections on Therapeutic Horse Riding at Crossroads for Women
  • Inspirational Quotes to Celebrate Recovery Month
  • National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month ’09 Events in Maine & Beyond
  • Women’s problems with addiction different from men’s | Portland Press Herald
  • 3 Things to Take Away from the Tragedies of Schuler, Jackson and Mays
  • Study Shows Interventions for Family Members with Addicted Loved Ones Reduces Stress
  • CLYNK for Crossroads!
  • Crossroads for Women Congratulates Mark Publicker, MD, the 2009 MHA Caregiver of the Year
  • Crossroads for Women (based in Portland, ME) is Searching for a Clinical Director
  • Promise Yourself: Inspirational Poem for Those in Recovery or Close to it
  • 6.17.09 National Call-in Day to Include Addiction and Mental Health Services in Healthcare Reform
  • CASA Spending Report Shows Maine Has Highest Burden of Substance Abuse and Addiction on a State Budget
  • Become an advocate for alcohol and drug addiction prevention, treatment and recovery services in Maine
  • NIDA Introduces New Drug Screening Tool and Resources for Docs
  • An open letter to the strongest, most able women ever, from a woman in recovery
  • Great Food for a Great Cause: Nonproft Night at The Grill Room
  • Share Your Recovery Stories on The Second Road During Alcohol Awareness Month
  • Women in Jail and Rehab Share Hope and Warmth
  • The legal ramifications of enabling a loved one’s drug or alcohol addiction
  • Sheehan to present at Winter Break for Working Women event in Orono, Maine
  • Women on Welfare More Likely to Find Jobs, Sobriety with Treatment Approach
  • Help Crossroads for Women win a $5,000 grant from Bangor Savings Bank Foundation
  • Top 10 Women And Substance Abuse Posts of 2008
  • Hope for those in recovery, those that are looking for recovery
  • Beating the Blues and Staying Sober This Holiday Season
  • Parenting While in Recovery from Drug or Alcohol Addiction
  • Opportunity for Friends and Family Members to Learn About a Loved One’s Addiction
  • Drug Addiction Affects Women of all Ages and Backgrounds – Even “Marcia Brady”
  • Mental Health and Addiction Parity Finally a Reality
  • Biden and Palin on Behavioral Health Issues
  • Valliere to Speak at Mapping the Addiction Maze Dartmouth Event
  • Call your legislators today (9.10.08) to end insurance discrimination
  • Susan Sharon reports on addiction and recovery for professionals in Maine
  • 5 Things Families Can do to Support Loved Ones in Recovery
  • America’s Prescription Drug Addiction
  • Relapse Prevention Planning
  • What Do Family Members Know About Addiction And Its Impact?
  • Crossroads for Women’s Organizational Video
  • New Studies Show Medication Assisted Treatment Effective for Alcohol, Opiate Addiction
  • Senator Jim Webb Stresses Treatment Over Incarceration
  • UK Report Estimates Public Cost of Single Drug Addict Over $1.5M
  • Study Shows Women’s Rate of Alcohol Dependence Climbing
  • Obama and McCain on Addiction Issues
  • Screening and Brief Intervention Billing Codes for Physicians
  • Drug Addiction, A Recipe for Disaster
  • Recovery for friends and family members
  • Internet Pharmacy Websites the New Drug Dealers
  • Outpatient Therapy Group for Professional Women in Recovery
  • Do’s and Don’ts When Dealing With a Loved One’s Substance Abuse Problem
  • Jailed Women in California Choose Children, Treatment Over Teeth
  • Simple steps can help curb opiate misuse in doctor’s offices, study shows
  • Alcohol Awareness Month + Women
  • Long-term Benefits Found for Women-only Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Understanding a Loved One’s Addiction
  • Alabama Prosecutor Targets Pregnant Drug Users
  • Call-in Day to End Insurance Discrimination Against Those with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
  • Family Memoirs of Meth Addiction
  • “I wish I’d known this before…”
  • National Call-in Day: Tell VH-1 What you Think About “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew”
  • Advice from Addicted Women to Nurses, Doctors, Medical Staff
  • “It’s not your fault”
  • Substance Abuse and Depression in Women Lawyers
  • VH-1’s Celebrity Rehab Show Draws Critcism from Recovery Community
  • Presidential Candidates Weigh in on Drug and Alcohol Abuse in America
  • Are you enabling your loved one’s alcohol or drug problem?
  • Girls Particularly Vulnerable to Peer Influence in Drinking Alcohol
  • Holiday Tips for Those Living in Recovery
  • Defining Addiction Recovery
  • Another Resource for Friends and Family Members Dealing with a Loved One’s Addiction
  • Women often dealing with more than addiction
  • How much do you know about women and alcohol?
  • Lindsay Lohan and Relapse Prevention
  • Remember who you wanted to be – Crossroads
  • Alcohol and Drug Addiction: A Family Disease
  • September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
  • Jail Time for Lohan and Richie
  • Addiction and substance abuse are most serious unaddressed workplace issues
  • 5 Things to Look for in a Rehab Program
  • Crossroads for Women and Sound Ecology
  • Alcoholism, Women and Lindsay Lohan
  • Audio and Video on the Subject of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
  • Senate Committee Recognizes Addiction as a Disease
  • Words of Recovery From a Recent Alumna of Crossroads for Women
  • Research Shows Alcohol Abuse is Hereditary
  • Seeking Safety Helps Women in Recovery Deal With Substance Abuse and PTSD
  • Deadly “Cheese Heroin” and Higher Crystal Meth Use in the News
  • U.S. Surgeon General Warns Maine Parents About Underage Drinking, Offers Tips
  • The Influence of the Addiction Community
  • The Effects of Addiction on Friends and Family
  • Maine’s Rise in Crime Tied to State’s Drug Problem
  • A Loved One’s Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affects Family and Friends Too
  • Take Action to Expand Access to Substance Abuse Treatment
  • From our IOP: Things Women Gain in Recovery
  • Maine Alcohol Tax Bill Public Hearing on April 25th
  • Coffee flavored brandy and other drugs Mainers love
  • Crossroads for Women Receives Grant to Help Friends And Family Members Understand Addiction
  • Celebrity Rehab
• Category: Alcohol
  • Start the Conversation: Talking to Your Kids About Drinking
  • Has Your Drinking Become Problematic?
  • Is Alcohol Taking a Toll on Your Sleep?
  • Dangers of Drinking for Women
  • Shannon’s January Cross Chat Vlog: Resolutions and Rulemaking Around Your Drinking
  • Guest Post: How I Learned to Take Responsibility for my Parents’ Drinking
  • Alcohol Facts and an Online Screening for National Alcohol Screening Day
  • Children of Alcoholics Week: More Than 10% of US Children Live With a Parent with an Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Binge Drinking May Be A Bigger Problem Than We Think
  • New Studies Support the Need for Gender-Specific Treatment Programs
  • Tips for Parents on How to Prevent Teens from Getting Alcohol
  • Most Teens Get Their Alcohol From Home
  • Children of Alcoholics: You are not alone.
  • Non-alcoholic Holiday Drink Recipes
  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Underage Drinking
  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol & the Workplace
  • Alcohol Awareness Month: Women & Alcohol
  • Alcohol Awareness Month: A Doctor’s Call To Action
  • Educated, Professional Women More Likely to Drink Heavily
  • In Maine, a little alcohol is still alcohol
  • Drunken driving by women requires new tactics
  • New Study Shows Alcohol Triggers Higher Stress Response in Women’s Brains
  • Rise in Women Drinking Alcohol Notable in Recent Studies
  • Do you know how many calories your alcoholic drink contains?
  • Women, drinking, sexual assault and perceptions
  • Brief Intervention by Doctors Can Reduce Alcohol Use in Postpartum Women
  • Make Your Own Anti-Beer Ad for the Super Bowl, Win a Macbook
  • MillerCoors Agrees to Stop Selling Alcoholic Energy Drink, Sparks
  • Women and Alcohol – What Gender Gap?
  • MillerCoors puts hold on Sparks Red after pressure from AGs
  • Study shows women who binge drink more likely to have unsafe sex, get STD
  • Drinking during a slow economy
  • Would lowering the drinking age be helpful or harmful?
  • UK Brewers Looking to Attract More Women Drinkers
  • Are You a Problem Parent?
  • Study shows women drinkers more susceptible to heart disease and stroke
  • Anheuser-Busch Stops Production of Alcoholic Energy Drinks
  • Survey shows underage drinkers get alcohol from adults, younger girls drinking more than boys
  • Kids Response to Alcohol Odor Linked to Mom’s Emotions
  • 15% of American Adult Drivers Admit to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol, Drugs and Tobbaco Affects Brain Into Adolescence
  • Alcohol + Energy Drink = Negligence?
  • Anheuser-Busch, Miller Brewing Company Subpoenaed for Information About its Caffeinated Beer Products
  • Gender Equality in Teenagers Not Always Good for Girls
  • “Mean Mom” Takes a Stand on No Alcohol Rule
  • Screening for Problem Drinking at the Doctor’s Office Saves Money
  • Party, post, regret.
  • Online Alcohol Screening Tools Help Employers Save Money
  • Portland, ME Ranked 7th Healthiest City for Women Despite Higher than Average Drinking Rates
  • More Women Dying from Alcohol in England
  • Breast Cancer and all Types of Alcohol Linked
  • Heavy Drinking and Endometrial Cancer Linked in Women
  • Signs that an employee may have a substance abuse problem
  • It’s Time for Parents to Talk to Teens About Drugs
  • Attorneys General ask for Federal Investigation of Caffeinated Beer Advertising
  • Most Substance Abusers Are in the Workplace
  • Five Subtypes of Alcoholism
  • Teens Openly Chat About Drugs and Alcohol Online, Study Finds
  • New Study Shows Parents Are Giving Kids Their First Alcoholic Drinks
  • Anheuser-Busch’s Marketing and Labeling of Alcoholic Energy Drink, Spykes, Causes Controversy
  • Study Finds Women’s Brains More Rapidly Affected by Alcohol Than Men’s
• Category: Blog
  • Group Therapy Activities
  • Am I Bipolar?
  • Factors to Consider When Choosing a Drug Rehab Center
  • What Happens in a Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Program for Women?
  • Crossroads Earns 3-Year CARF Accreditation Demonstrating Commitment to Quality Care
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• Category: Blogs
  • Signs of Eating Disorders
  • Supporting a Loved One in Eating Disorder Recovery
  • Breaking Down Common Myths about Eating Disorders
  • What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
  • Crossroads Addresses Growing Need for Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addiction Treatment
  • Developing a More Positive Body Image
  • The Link Between Exercise and Recovery
  • Socializing in a Women’s Recovery Program
  • Reducing Boredom in Recovery and Increasing Motivation
  • Two New Therapy Groups Offered at Crossroads
  • Taking Life’s Ups and Downs in Stride During Recovery
  • Making Resolutions in Recovery
  • What is Residential Treatment?
  • Celebrating the Holidays with a Loved One in Recovery
  • Why the Holidays Can Be a Good Time for Addiction Treatment
  • Talking About Family History of Addiction and Mental Health Disorders
  • Finding Gratitude in Addiction Recovery
  • Quitting Smoking While in Rehab: Is Now the Right Time?
  • Benefits of Counseling for Family Members During Addiction Recovery
  • How Volunteering Can Support Your Addiction Recovery
  • Overcoming a Slip and Getting Back on Track with Recovery
  • Being Proactive: Talking to Your Doctor About Prescription Drug Addiction Risk
  • Finding Freedom in Recovery
  • Strengthening Parenting Through Recovery
  • Vacationing Without Sacrificing Recovery
  • Reducing Risk of Addiction When There is a Family History
  • Overcoming Bad Days in Recovery
  • Practicing Forgiveness and Starting the Year Off Fresh
  • Gift Ideas for a Loved One in Recovery
• Category: Co-Occurring Disorders
  • What is Seasonal Depression?
  • Managing your Eating Disorder During Thanksgiving
  • 3 Ways to Create a Healthy Food Relationship
  • How to Treat Different Eating Disorders
  • 3 Common Causes of Eating Disorders
  • 4 Signs Your Daughter Needs Eating Disorder Treatment
  • 5 Dangers of Eating Disorders
  • How To Participate in World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Importance of National Suicide Prevention Week
  • Social Media and Body Image
  • Body Image and Eating Disorders
  • Eating Disorder Statistics
  • Eating Disorder Definition
  • Eating Disorder Causes
  • Clean Eating Disorder
  • Do I Need Eating Disorder Treatment?
  • Depression vs. Anxiety
  • Is My Loved One Struggling With Depression?
  • Do I Have Depression?
  • Signs of Anorexia
• Category: Crossroads Alumni Association (CAA)
  • Help Save Lives with a Wreaths for Recovery Purchase from Crossroads
  • Meet Us at Uno Pizzeria & Grill in South Portland, ME on July 17th for a Dough Raising Event!
  • Join the Crossroads Alumni Association for a Sober St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Friday, March 14th!
• Category: Drugs
  • Bath Salts in Maine: Present, Dangerous and Now Illegal
  • Maine’s Catch-22 Regarding Medical Marijuana
  • Illicit Drug Use Stays the Same in 2007
  • School Nurses Work to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse by Teens
  • Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet: Disposing of Prescription Drugs Properly
  • Young Workers Have Higher Rates of Drug Use and Least Access to EAPs
  • A Mother Shares the Story of Losing her Daughter to a Methadone Overdose
  • Anna Nicole Smith’s Deadly Drug Combination
• Category: Eating Disorders
  • How Stress Impacts Eating Disorders
  • The Eating Disorder Definition
  • How Lockdown Impacts Those With Eating Disorders
  • 4 Triggers of Eating Disorders
  • Different Eating Disorders
  • Women and Eating Disorders
  • Eating Disorders in Women
  • Eating Disorder Treatment for Women
• Category: Friends & Family
  • The Effects of Addiction on Friends & Family Educational Series
  • Video: Crossroads Pregnant and Postpartum Substance Abuse Treatment Program (Maine)
  • Family Involvement in Substance Abuse Treatment: A Client’s Perspective
  • Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season
  • The Gift of Recovery
  • Family Dinners Reduce Substance Use in Teenage Girls
• Category: Giving
  • Press Release: Crossroads’ Children and Mothers Program awarded $35,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation
  • Help Support Clients at CAMP
  • Save the Date: April 28, 2015 for Another Charmed by Charity Event at Alex and Ani Portland (Maine)
  • Press Release: Crossroads Awarded $4,000 Grant from the Gannett Foundation
  • Press Release: Crossroads Awarded $200,000 Grant from Next Generation Foundation
  • Support Crossroads’ Children And Mothers Program (CAMP) for #GivingTuesday
  • Support Crossroads When You Shop on Amazon!
  • Join Crossroads for Another Charmed by Charity Event at Alex and Ani Portland (Maine) on October 8
  • Crossroads 2014 Annual Giving Campaign: Together We Will Save Lives
  • Join Crossroads for a Charmed by Charity Event at Alex and Ani Portland (Maine) on April 16th
  • Join Crossroads for a Noche Mexicana Fundraiser on February 12th!
  • Crossroads Holiday Fundraiser: Recovery Wreaths!
  • New Beginnings at Crossroads
  • Meet Tim Sample at the Crossroads Masquerade Ball!
  • Want Stephen King or Comedian Bob Marley Answering Your Phone?
  • Happy Holidays from Crossroads!
  • Wreaths for Recovery
  • Auto Buying Assistant’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament to Benefit Crossroads & Day One
  • Vote for Crossroads to Win a Community Matters More Grant
  • Can Crossroads count on you to give this year?
  • World Give Day: What will you contribute?
  • Pillowcase Challenge Inspires Donation
  • Help Women Remember who They Wanted to be.
  • Holiday Giving That Makes an Impact for Good
  • Shop for Mom at Crossroads for Women’s Online Auction Fundraiser
  • Crossroads for Women is Looking for Auction Items for its 1st Annual Online Auction Fundraiser
  • Mainers: Help Crossroads for Women Win a $5,000 Grant from Bangor Savings Bank
  • Crossroads for Women’s Wish List
  • Crossroads for Women’s Gratitude List
• Category: Health & Wellness
  • 3 Essential Life Skills for Recovery
  • Anorexia vs. Bulimia
  • How to Choose Eating Disorder Treatment
  • Fitness Tips for Women to Support Recovery
• Category: Inspiration
  • A Crossroads alumnae visit, from a client’s perspective
  • Going Back to 575 Forest Avenue
  • Darcy’s Retirement
  • Recovery Story: The Gift of Desperation
  • Recovery Story: Honoring Sobriety Central, Maine
  • Recovery Story: My Journey To Recovery
  • Recovery Story: Coming Full Circle
  • Share Your Recovery Stories During Recovery Month!
  • A New Lifelong Journey in Recovery: Crossroads Maine Area Roundup Experience
  • Honoring an Amazing Clinician and Friend
  • Refections on the 34th Annual Maine Area Roundup: Packed With Fun and Lessons Learned for Halfway House Clients
  • Oh, the Places You’ll Go…in Recovery!
  • Inspirational Quotes from Facebook
  • What I Have Learned About Being A Woman
• Category: Mental Health
  • How does gender play a role in mental health and substance use disorders?
  • Background and Benefits to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Press Release: Crossroads Awarded $1.5 Million Federal SAMHSA Grant for Comprehensive Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
  • National Recovery Month 2012: Maine Events
  • Helping Veterans With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Struggles
  • National Prevention Week: How Are You Taking Action?
  • May Awareness: Mental Health, Women’s Health and More
  • Video: Crossroads (Maine) Outpatient Program for Women and Men
  • Social Worker Month: What Exactly is a Social Worker?
  • Gender Differences in Prescribing Medication for Mental Health
  • What Crossroads for Women’s New Outpatient Services for Men Mean to Women
  • Facts About Women and Depression | Mental Health Month
  • Find Crossroads for Women on Flickr
  • Study Shows Girl Talk Can Reduce Anxiety and Stress
• Category: News
  • Women in Harmony and Crossroads Present: The Strength of Women
  • Managing Holiday Stress Group for Men in Kennebunk and Scarborough, Maine
  • Save the Date for the Crossroads Gala on October 23, 2014!
  • Join Us for the Back Cove Residential Program Open House on June 12th
  • You’re Invited to Crossroads’ Masquerade Ball!
  • Crossroads Announces New Executive Director, Shannon Trainor
  • Crossroads on Perspectives
  • Social Work Month 2013: Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy
  • The importance of aftercare once substance abuse treatment is complete
  • Crossroads Hosts Open House Event at its New Headquarters and Counseling Center
  • Tell Maine Legislators That Treatment Works
  • Another Growing Epidemic: Newborns Addicted to Painkillers
  • National Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for 10.29.11
  • Exciting Changes for Crossroads for Women
  • Celebrating Recovery: Recovery Month Events in Maine, September 2011
  • What ever happened to saving women and children first? | Barbara Dacri’s testimony from 5/11/11
  • Help Save Crossroads for Women’s Residential Programs
  • Crossroads for Women Offering Free Counseling to New Clients in May
  • Crossroads Needs Your Help
  • Sober Lessons from the Fryeburg Fair
  • Crossroads for Women Windham (Maine) Job Fair
  • Senior Staff and Clients Connect over Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
  • Maine’s Substance Abuse Services Report Card
  • STAR-SI Accomplishments in the State of Maine
  • Give us your input on webinars!
  • Recovery Coaches Help Pregnant Women with Substance Abuse Problems
  • Therapeutic Horseback Riding Helps Women in Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Compare McCain and Obama’s Views On Key Health Care Issues
  • Pamper Yourself for a Good Cause: Crossroads for Women
  • Upcoming Maine Recovery Month Events
  • Positive Incentives Help People Stay in Treatment Longer
  • Celebrate Women’s Health and Wellness This Saturday in Maine
  • Project Linus Blankets Keep Kids in Crossroads for Women’s CAMP Comfortable
  • Protesters to Gov. Baldacci: “Maine can do better.”
  • Crossroads for Women Video Montage
  • Pierce Atwood Makes a Big Impact on Crossroads for Women’s Residential Rehab Facility
  • Crossroads for Women on Portland Radio Group’s Maine Points Show
  • Pierce Atwood Chooses Crossroads for Women for Community Service Day
  • Upcoming Women’s Health Events in Maine
• Category: Parenting
  • Maine, Summer Camp Re-envisioned
  • Amber’s Story of Recovery
• Category: Prescription Drugs
• Category: Prevention
• Category: Public Policy
• Category: Recovery
  • Relational Model in Action at Ferry Beach State Park
  • Yogave: Combining 12 Steps and Yoga in Maine
  • Roller Skating Outing is Pure Sober Fun
  • Cooking Matters at Crossroads for Women’s Halfway House
  • Inspirational Poem for Women in Recovery
  • Words of Wisdom from an Alumna of Crossroads for Women’s Residential Rehab Program
  • From our Intensive Outpatient Program: Learning about HIV / AIDS and Finding Inspiration in Others’ Steps to Recovery
  • From our IOP: Feelings and Treasure Hunting in Recovery
• Category: Rehab
  • Importance of Moms Going to Addiction Treatment
• Category: Research
  • Why women’s treatment is important
• Category: Screening
• Category: Shannon's Vlog
• Category: Sober Fun
  • What Recovery Looks Like During the Holidays
  • A day at the Fryeburg Fair
• Category: Substance Use
  • Crossroads is now offering an IOP in Kennebunk (Maine)
  • Questions to Ask When Deciding if IOP is Right for You
  • Video: Crossroads (Maine) Residential Treatment Programs for Women
  • Crossroads for Women Clients Reflect on what Women-focused Treatment Means to Them
  • Breaking Barriers and Increasing Access to Substance Abuse Treatment for Women
  • Women in Residential Rehabilitation Talk About the Difference Between Co-ed And Women-Only Substance Abuse Treatment
• Category: Support
• Category: Testimonials
  • Back Cove
• Category: Treatment
  • Telehealth Services
  • Volunteering and Healing at the Maine State Society for the Protection for Animals
• Category: Uncategorized
  • Crossroads Opens New Counseling Center
• Category: Women's Issues
  • Guest Post: Pregnancy Health is Important for Mom & Baby
• Category: Workplace

Events

• West Coast Symposium on Addictive Disorders
• National Conference on Addiction Disorders
• Crossroads 5th Annual Community Awards Breakfast
• LUNCH & LEARN: Treating Co-Occurring Disorders

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