The empowerment of women is a critical issue worldwide, and one facet of this involves helping women recover from traumatic experiences. In Colorado, various initiatives focus on providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment for women who have experienced trauma. Trauma is a word that is often used casually and without proper context. Understanding the nature of…
When discussing alcohol consumption and its potential dangers, there lies a murky zone called “gray area drinking” (GAD). This concept is not clearly defined and often finds itself sandwiched between social and destructive drinking. It’s an issue that is becoming increasingly common among women—including Colorado women—necessitating an increase in women’s recovery addiction treatment resources. When…
Addiction can happen to anyone, irrespective of gender, age, or social status. It is a debilitating condition that can leave the individual and their family feeling helpless. One of the ways for women to deal with addiction and start the recovery process is to seek women’s rehab in San Antonio. In this blog, we will…
Detoxification, commonly known as detox, is an integral part of addiction recovery. It is the process through which the body gets rid of harmful toxins accumulated through substance abuse. Detox is a crucial first step toward sobriety and a drug-free life. However, detoxing from drugs or alcohol can be a daunting and painful task. Luckily,…
It should come as no surprise that people are affected by addiction in vastly different ways from one another. When treating addiction, specifically substance use disorders (SUDs), it’s integral to keep close the things that differentiate individuals from one another. Some differences that are more influential to how addiction develops include background, level of income,…
Women across the country struggle with substance abuse and addiction every day. Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances today. Because it is legal and easy to get, many women use alcohol to reduce stress, unwind, and soothe mental or emotional pain. While women are more likely to seek rehab programs than men,…
Sober living houses are substance-free residences designed to support drug and alcohol abstinence. The stable environment they provide may be critical to your success during recovery. Some sober living houses are co-ed. However, today, awareness of the benefits of gender-specific residences is growing. Keep reading to learn the three main benefits of women’s sober living.…
A dual diagnosis occurs when both a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem co-occur. People often self-medicate when dealing with mental health issues which then exacerbates the initial complication. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis treatment. Our experienced master’s level substance abuse and mental health clinicians can help you tackle…
Deciding to get treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is downright hard. It’s a decision to step away from life, focus on yourself, and work hard to change. You may know it’s the right decision for you, but you’re unsure how to do so right now. Women’s treatment, however, is empowering and a chance to…
In today’s society, especially with the current pandemic, we are seeing an increase in drinking within the media. From drinks being shared with friends out at a bar to encouraging drinking at home to unwind, we are constantly exposed to alcohol consumption. One pairing we are consistently seeing is women and wine. Women are constantly…