As society changes, the demands of workers are slowly becoming more strenuous. With the cost of living increasing, the wages we are given have not increased at the same rate. Working and providing for yourself or a family comes with various challenges, with work often being essential for survival. What Is Burnout? Burnout is when…
DetailsDivorce is an ongoing struggle for many individuals across the country. While most people do not think about the potential of divorce as they begin their marriage, the possibility is out there, requiring some to face this harsh reality. While many situations and behaviors can compile that lead to a divorce occurring, addiction or substance…
DetailsLiving an authentic life is often hard to define for many individuals because authenticity can look different for each person. Living an authentic life means you are living your life on your terms. Our surrounding society has a predetermined set of morals and values that we assume we have to follow. It is necessary to…
DetailsThrough the journey of pregnancy, your body goes through many physical and psychological changes. While there are many rewarding factors of pregnancy, your body experiences a lot of stress during this process. These changes can cause depression to occur, leading mothers to feel a lack of care for themselves or their children. With the emotional…
DetailsDrug use has many effects on your mind, body, and spirit, causing various issues to arise. Doctors often highly recommend avoiding alcohol and drug use during pregnancy due to potential complications to both the mother and baby. Does the use of drugs only affect pregnancy during the nine months, or can it affect fertility beforehand?…
DetailsSelf-esteem describes the opinions or beliefs that a person has about themselves. Someone with a healthy or high sense of self-esteem feels proud of themselves and are comfortable with they are. A person with low self-esteem may struggle to view themselves in a positive light and can be very critical of themselves. Unfortunately, women are…
DetailsFinding the right treatment center starts with knowing what qualities make a treatment center beneficial for you. Most people may overlook the importance of location when choosing a facility, but it is something you should highly consider. When beginning your recovery from addiction, Colorado is not only the perfect place to explore and start over,…
DetailsFor many years, substance abuse was only seen as a male problem. While men have higher rates of substance abuse, women still face the challenges of drug and alcohol use and ultimately addiction. There are many unique challenges and barriers that women specifically face when battling a drug addiction that need to be addressed when…
DetailsThe United States has been battling an opioid crisis since the beginning of the 20th century. For many years, statistics have shown that while both men and women have been affected by this crisis, men have higher rates of overdose. However, studies are showing that women have a higher rate of use and develop a…
DetailsWhile in treatment and recovery, you will learn many skills that help you develop independence after addiction. However, when you enter early recovery it can be hard to translate these skills into the “real world,” or everyday living. Often, addiction treatment programs only aim to help patients find healthy coping strategies for their addiction and…
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