Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading preventable cause of birth defects that occur in 1 in every 33 infants born in the United States each year. These defects can be minor or severe and can occur in any pregnancy. However, there is no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy, and with National Alcohol
Lawmakers are scrambling to find effective solutions to help curb the opioid crisis that is ravaging the U.S., though some of the solutions are getting creative. Two politicians from Tennessee, Senator Richard Briggs, and Representative Matthew Hill have introduced the Pilfering Prevention Act, which is intended to help prevent prescription opioid medications from ending up
During the recovery process, many people struggle to manage their stress levels. Addiction is a traumatic experience, and recovery often comes with significant—and stressful—challenges. Managing stress is an important part of a healthy, successful recovery from addiction. April is Stress Awareness Month, and our team at Windward Way is ready to help our clients understand
The path to recovery begins with being in control, and on March 30 the I Am in Control Day celebrates drug-free living and the control of your emotions through addiction and sobriety. Being in control is the realization that you are in charge of your thoughts and emotions, while not letting them control you. It
On March 21, the National Day of Action on Syringe Exchange educates the public about the life-saving importance of sterile needles and syringe exchange services. The injection drug users with the care they need to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS and other infections. Syringe exchange programs (SEPs) are community-based clinics where individuals can bring used
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
