What happens to babies exposed to alcohol?

What happens to babies exposed to alcohol?

Using alcohol during pregnancy can have serious, and even fatal, consequences for babies, which begs the question, what happens to babies exposed to alcohol? It may be very difficult for pregnant women who are addicted to alcohol to read this post but it is intended...
Women’s Day: 5 Inspiring Famous Women in Recovery

Women’s Day: 5 Inspiring Famous Women in Recovery

If you are looking for women in recovery role-models to inspire you on your sobriety journey, you are in the right place. Many celebrities have had very public battles with substance abuse and alcohol or drug addiction. While tragic and fatal stories often take centre...
What’s the link between PTSD and addiction?

What’s the link between PTSD and addiction?

Trauma, and more specifically, PTSD and addiction are linked in a number of ways. A PTSD diagnosis places a person at a high risk of developing a problematic relationship between drugs or alcohol. Read on for an in-depth look into the link between these two mental...
What’s the link between addiction and depression?

What’s the link between addiction and depression?

Recovering from addiction is difficult but dealing with another mental health condition at the same time is even harder, but the two needed to be treated together for the best chances to recover from both, if you’re here because you want to learn more about the link...
What’s the link between addiction and anxiety?

What’s the link between addiction and anxiety?

There is a link between addiction and anxiety which means they often occur at the same time. Addiction treatment addresses both the substance problem and any co-occurring mental health issues simultaneously. When addiction occurs alongside other mental illnesses,...