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Alcohol Abuse and Finance: 3 Destructive Spending Habits to Watch
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol abuse in the U.S. rose to almost a quarter trillion dollars in 2010. This cost amounts to an average of $2.05 per drink or about $807 per person. Since alcohol abuse has nearly doubled, the cost of alcohol problems has increased severely. In the same
Drowning in Cross Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide Out
What is “cross addiction?” Cross addiction is a term many people encounter while in treatment, supporting someone in recovery, or among sober communities. Interestingly though, this term means something different depending on who you ask. While cross addiction is not a medical term, it’s a phrase many addiction specialists and those receiving treatment in a
4 Brutal Problems with Mommy Wine Culture That Create Crisis
Mommy Wind Culture: What started as a way for moms to socialize, have a little fun, and serve as a source of playful memes ten years ago is now developing into a physical and mental health crisis. “Mommy Wine Culture,” originally conceived as a way for overworked and stressed-out moms to relax and enjoy each
Methadone Addiction: Are You Aware of the Dangers?
Methadone addiction is real and more of a danger of being abused than what one would consider. Methadone is a long-acting synthetic opioid medication most often used to treat addictions to other opioids, such as heroin. Methadone has been used to treat moderate to severe long-term chronic pain since the early 2000s. While the medication
The 3 Powerful Principles of Adventure Therapy
A lot goes into recovery. It is a process of rediscovering yourself and growing in positive directions. One way to do this is to go out into the world. GateHouse Treatment offers adventure therapy as part of our complete plan to tackle every facet of addiction. As the name implies, we offer the opportunity to
6 Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment for Recovery
When a modern society puts so much emphasis on gender inclusion, it seems strange that gender-specific treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) and other addictions would be more effective for those in recovery. Studies indicate that when men and women receive treatment for SUDs in separate groups, they can focus on issues that are unique
Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment: 5 Important Points
Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment: GateHouse Treatment recognizes that there are inherent dangers to any conversations of gender these days. From gender roles to gender reveal parties to gender-specific pronouns, even the most casual discussion is likely to have passionate defenders of the pros and cons of separating a topic into points involving just men or just
Addiction and Relationships: The Effects of Damaging Trust
GateHouse Treatment wants to be a resource for those struggling with substance use PLUS those concerned about an addict because no one understands addiction like those closest to someone using. Addiction impacts every component of a person’s life, including how they behave in relationships. If you are dating someone struggling with an addiction, married to
Addiction Recovery Without Enabling or Codependency: 5 Ways to Help
Addiction recovery is a journey that must be willingly undertaken by those who have forfeited much of their lives to substance use. It takes strength, perseverance, and willpower. But what about the people whose loved ones are struggling? Those closest to substance abusers witness their suffering, experiencing emotional and sometimes physical damage to themselves merely
Addiction At Home’s Dangerous Effect: 4 Revealing Facts
The family remains one of the most important units for socialization, attachment, economic support, and mutual love in our society. Addiction at home tends to fray these powerful bonds, straining every family member differently. GateHouse Treatment knows that whether it’s a parent dealing with an addicted child or a child figuring out the world when
