National surveys show that 1 in 2 women of child-bearing age drink alcohol, and 18% of these women binge drink. Alcohol affects males and females in different ways. Although men are statistically more likely to drink alcohol, women absorb more alcohol than men due to gender differences in chemistry and body structure. This means women
Gender is an ever-changing concept. It is considered more fluid than it once was, but it still defines us in a myriad of ways. Boys and girls mature at different paces, teenagers experience adolescence differently, and these rifts become even more pronounced as men and women embark into adulthood. We should never discriminate according to
Life is the ultimate healing process. Every morning offers new opportunities to experience the world in cool, strange, and interesting ways; these are all activities that may lend themselves to your burgeoning recovery. By embracing alternative ways to lead a sober life, you add to your toolkit of wellness and wonder. Check out these methods
For most of us, Valentine’s Day evokes images of candy red hearts and candlelight dinners with that special someone. But what could be more special than expressing your love with a healthy outlook? It’s a gift that will last for not only the day but for the entire week and beyond. Every year, Valentine’s Day
Getting help in Southern California, thankfully, isn’t that difficult. There are places and Doctors and institutes and therapy centers everywhere that can help you get back on the right road to recovery. But what about the aftercare? Where and what can you turn to for the help and support you need beyond the therapist’s office?
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week falls from January 22-27, 2019 – an event begun in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to shatter the myths about drug and alcohol use. It was originally designed to boost educational events in communities to teach teens what science has discovered about drug
2019 is almost upon us and, as we often do, we look forward to the fresh start that the New Year symbolizes – after all, New Year, new you! So what can you do to stay on track this New Year? Here are some great ways to make 2019 one of your best years ever.
The day after Christmas – December 26th – is recognized as National Thank You Note Day. The timing couldn’t be better; you’ve opened all your Christmas presents and it’s a good time to write out some personalized “thank you’s” because emails are still held up as chintzy. But don’t just look at it as a
