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In many aspects, the needs of women are completely different and distinct from that of men and this is evident in how women respond to the recovery process. Women are much more likely to have been the victims of trauma, abuse or neglect than their addicted male counterparts, it’s not that the addiction is different,…

When one looks at athletes and performers the draw to addictions can come from several factors. I know that you, like us, want to excel without becoming addicted to anything that stops us from being our very best. Some of these addiction factors include: The Pressure athletes and performers often have can lead to being…

When we look at the issue of who is an addict, or at least seems to be one, we look for some sort of physical characteristic to which we can point. The truth of the matter is, though, alcoholics and addicts are not just Skid Row types or addicts in a drug house. Addicts are…

Many men and women who are serving or have served in the United States military, or any military may struggle with addiction. Veterans who have seen combat may have co-occurring disorders, such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder, in addition to an addiction. Traumatic events such as combat exposure and multiple deployments can trigger drug…