Domestic Abusers Were Likely Victims in the Past Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentJune 5, 2015Perpetrators of intimate partner violence have significantly heightened chances of being previously exposed to acts of such violence, according to recent findings from a team of American researchers.
When Moms Need Wine, Their Troubles Have Only Just Begun Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentMay 29, 2015As women’s use of alcohol has increased, social norms and expectations seem to have adjusted to align with the new reality. Past taboos about the appropriateness of overconsumption and booze-related tomfoolery have gradually been eroded. Previous double standards in this area that condemned women for doing what men were routinely doing certainly won’t be missed.… Details
Mastering Fear in Sobriety Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 27, 2015Fear in sobriety can strike when you least expect it and can completely consume your thoughts and emotions. There are many forms of fear, from a sense of uneasiness to anxiety to outright panic. Fear is a powerful emotion and can seem even more overwhelming when you’re newly sober.
Study Finds New Screening Tool for Diagnosing Adjustment Disorders Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMay 23, 2015Adjustment disorder is the term used by the American Psychiatric Association to describe a slow, dysfunctional adaptation to the mental/emotional stress triggered by exposure to traumatic situations or non-traumatic situations. Currently, doctors have no easy way to distinguish this dysfunctional adaptation from more serious stress-related conditions. In a study published in 2014 in the International… Details
Inflammation Depression Trigger in Women Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMay 21, 2015Recent findings from a team of American researchers indicate that inflammation in various parts of the body appears to be an underlying cause of depression in women.
How Do I Know If I’ve Hit Bottom? Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 13, 2015In the 12-step rooms, there’s a lot of talk about hitting bottom, of coming to a place of total desperation, of admitting powerlessness. But how do you know if you’re really powerless? You wonder if maybe you just haven’t found the right solution. You don’t have a DUI charge, you haven’t lost your job and… Details
Moderation Management Alternative to AA Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 11, 2015Moderation Management (MM) sets out to change how we think about helping drinkers by questioning the abstinence-only approach of Alcoholics Anonymous. The approach may be appealing to some drinkers—who may not feel like “addicts” and might believe they can successfully limit their drinking—but questions remain as to whether it’s a wise approach. The dominant, AA-supporting… Details
Quieting Stormy Emotions in Sobriety Addiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentMay 8, 2015One of the things that most alcoholics and addicts have in common is a desire to escape from stormy emotions. Even after becoming sober, you may have reached for food, sex or gambling to try to bring your emotions under control. The drug or behavior chosen varies from one addict to another. The point is… Details
Moms Drinking and Driving: Intoxicated in the School Pickup Line Alcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentMay 6, 2015A lot of moms like to unwind with a glass of wine, but have some taken this coping mechanism too far? Women are drinking more than ever, moms included, and wine and cocktails at playdates or drunken book club meetings don’t really raise eyebrows. Moderate consumption of alcohol can easily get out of hand and… Details
How Meth Use Can Lead to Cheating Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentApril 28, 2015Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or simply meth, is a terrible drug that ruins lives. A controlled substance, meth is rarely prescribed, but most abusers get it from amateur labs that crank out the substance from household chemicals. Meth is a stimulant and has a number of effects on the user. One common effect… Details
