Motherhood and Addiction
Addiction affects people of all ages, all races, all genders, and all walks of life. The intersection of motherhood and addiction, specifically, introduces unique and formidable challenges to maternal and fetus health. It necessitates focused interventions that address the well-being of mothers and consider the profound and enduring effects on their children. Between 2000 and …
A Mother’s Addiction Struggles, Triumphs, and Life Remade
I have a clean date of July 15, 2018—on that day, I was picked up on a warrant and had just found out I was 8 weeks pregnant with my youngest daughter. I had relapsed after 5 years clean and sat in Lancaster County Prison, facing addiction while pregnant, homeless, and with my 2 oldest …
Addiction and Marriage: Marital Support and the Road to Recovery
Is substance use taking a toll on your marriage? More than 46 million Americans suffer from a substance use disorder, accounting for 16.5% of the entire U.S. population. If one of them is your spouse, you know firsthand what a toll substance use can take on both individuals and the people who love them. The …
Extending Dry January: The Benefits of Sobriety in the New Year and Beyond
Each year, millions of people give up drinking alcoholic beverages in the month of January as a way to counteract the indulgences of the holiday season and reap the benefits of sobriety. Known as “Dry January,” the public health initiative was first launched in the UK in 2013 as a way to help people address …
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Use These Mental Health Improvement Tips to Prioritize Self-Care in 2024
If you’re looking to improve your emotional wellness and self-care in the new year, the mental health improvement tips offered in this article will help. Like most of us, you’ve probably been letting your own mental well-being take a back burner to other priorities like pursuing a career, raising a family, and taking care of …
