Women face unique challenges in recovery that men do not. Obstacles women face in recovery can make it harder for them to reach out to start treatment. It can also make it more difficult to maintain their recovery to reach long-term sobriety. You are not alone in your struggle with substance use disorder (SUD). We…
A structured schedule can be incredibly beneficial during your recovery. It helps you know what is to come, keeps you from returning to bad habits that could trigger a relapse, allows you to connect with your community, and prevents isolation. Spero Recovery implements a daily residential treatment schedule for our recovery programs. We understand the…
Depression and addiction are both difficult mental health conditions to battle, especially if you are facing them together. Having one can increase your likelihood to get the other and vice versa. Co-occurring mental health disorders can decrease your quality of life. Spero Recovery can help treat your addiction and find the help you need for…
If you have watched a friend or loved one endure intimate partner violence, you are probably overjoyed that they finally were able to leave the abusive situation. Someone who has recently found the courage to leave an abusive situation will need a lot of respect and compassion. It is crucial that you understand what kind…
As mothers, wives, and business or work-oriented women, it is easy to place the importance of our mental health last in our checklists. While we may have a million things to worry about, neglecting our mental health will result in higher levels of stress and can negatively affect our mental health and other aspects of…
As human beings, the unique identifiers we place on ourselves are some of the most important aspects of our existence. We define ourselves even without realizing it, by our jobs, education, hobbies, likes, dislikes, and intersectionalities. These concepts combine to form our singular sense of self. They define us in every interaction. Our identifiers provide…
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…
Self-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…
For 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…
The 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…