Category: Women

If you are concerned about a friend or family member you think may be developing a drug dependency or is already deep in the process of addiction, you should be aware of some big differences in what drives substance abuse between men and women. Whether [...]

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has introduced a new set of guiding principles for healthcare practitioners to follow in respect to drug-exposed newborns. The organization felt the topic needed a fresh look as the number of infants experiencing drug withdrawal symptoms has risen nearly [...]

There has been a trend over the past decade towards an attitude of moderation when it comes to drinking during pregnancy. For a while it was frowned upon if a mother was seen with any alcohol ever throughout her pregnancy, and this was most likely [...]

Teen Mom’s Amber Portwood has famously been in and out of rehab and openly discussed her issues with drugs and alcohol as well as her ongoing struggle with anger and depression. Recently, she was spotted getting on a plane headed for her home town Anderson, [...]

‘Codependent’ and ‘enabling.’ These two terms are none too pleasant for those who stand by their addicted loved ones. Spouses are often placed in the tough position of having to decide how they’re going to handle the addiction of a loved one. If this describes [...]

It’s certainly not her first time in drug rehab, nor is it Lindsay Lohan’s first exodus from treatment. With flashes popping and paparazzi screaming her name, Lohan is slated to leave drug addiction treatment -again. She has another court date in February and the judge [...]

The 1950′s portrait hangs in the living room. It was painted by an artist, following instruction to transpose a family photograph into an acrylic masterpiece. In the painting, mother is dressed in a floor-length dress that cinches at the svelte waist she refuses dessert in [...]

You’ve hit the bottom with your drug addiction and you’ve fought your way back up. Now, you’ve progressed to the point where you want to have a baby. Whether this is would be your first pregnancy or your fifth, you’ll need to prepare your mind [...]

Women are more vulnerable than they think when it comes to drug and alcohol use. They are at a disadvantage in nearly every way drugs and alcohol can affect a person. Take a closer look at the different ways women can harm a woman’s life. [...]