Addiction Recovery

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, men are twice as likely to suffer from substance abuse than women, with a rate of 10.8% versus 5.8%.[1] While men and women both suffer from addiction, their motivations for abusing substances tend to differ.  Men are more likely to…

While men tend to have higher rates of substance abuse, women face unique issues when it comes to addiction. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “women may be more susceptible to craving and relapse, which are key phases of the addiction cycle.”[1] Women also tend to face an…

Addiction affects every aspect of people’s lives. It harms people’s bodies and minds, leads to destructive behavior with legal, social, and financial consequences, and damages relationships. Because addiction affects all parts of a person’s life, substance abuse treatment must provide opportunities for whole-person healing. It is not enough to simply…

Millions of people in the United States live with substance abuse and addiction. Each person has their own life experiences that lead to addiction, but many end up facing the same consequences. These can include serious harm to their mental and physical wellbeing, relationship stress, and life-altering legal or financial…