The American culture holds fast to a certain perception regarding
prescription medication - because it is prescribed by a doctor,
purchased at a
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Food addiction is a topic that has been debated by medical
professionals for years. And who is surprised? How many women do
you know claim they are
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If a stranger asked you the question “Who are you?” How would you
respond? How do you define yourself? What would you say if the
stranger
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It’s 2013. Another New Year is upon us: 12 months, 365 days. Right
now, people across our country are embarking on the age-old
tradition of
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On so many levels, women and men are vastly different creatures.
One important area of gender difference is chemical dependency.
Women’s
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Consider the word “addiction.” What scenarios come to mind? It
could be someone scoring drugs on the street corner; an “up and
coming” young
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Whether one struggles with an addiction or disorder, lifelong
recovery is the goal of treatment. This is achieved through a wide
array of therapeutic
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It’s not unusual for certain misunderstandings to surround any
organization or group. The following are a few commonly held myths
about 12 step
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Ask 10 people if they have ever experienced trauma. How many people
would say yes? We suspect the majority would say they had,
especially if trauma
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Many people struggle with more than one addiction or disorder. A
woman could have an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia and
depression,
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