Women With Anxiety More Likely to Smoke in RehabAddiction RecoveryBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 10, 2015Recently reported evidence from a team of American researchers indicates that an increased sensitivity to anxiety may reduce the odds that women in residential substance treatment will halt their intake of cigarettes and thereby lower their chances of dying.
Depression, Bipolar Disorder Bad for Mom, Bad for FetusMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 9, 2015A recent Canadian study has linked mood disorders to premature births. Pregnant women suffering from either bipolar disorder or clinical depression were the subjects of the study, and both conditions were shown to increase the likelihood of early delivery.
Some Women Protected From Mental Illness by Their Personality TraitsMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 24, 2015Data from a British health study have revealed intriguing connections between personality characteristics and the ability to resist bad outcomes following a negative mental health diagnosis.
Why Women Are Drinking More and How You Can Cut BackAlcohol AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 6, 2015Men still outpace women when it comes to drinking, but women are closing the gap. If the drinking is moderate and reasonable, there is no problem. Unfortunately, along with the overall increase in alcohol consumption for women, we see an increase in those who drink too much. Women are affected differently by alcohol than men…
How to Keep Women in Addiction TreatmentAddiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 16, 2015Retaining patients in treatment for addiction for an adequate period of time is crucial to the success of the treatment. Experts say that addicts need at least three months in care to significantly reduce or to completely stop using drugs or alcohol. Men and women are motivated by different factors and stay on track with…
Drug Use at Young Age Linked to PMSDrug AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJune 17, 2015Recent findings from an Australian research group point to increased risks for the onset of premenstrual syndrome in women who consume illicit/illegal drugs, especially when drug use begins at an early age.
When Moms Need Wine, Their Troubles Have Only Just BegunAlcohol 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.…
Does Childbirth Qualify as a General Mental Health Risk Factor?Mental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 17, 2015Recent findings from a Danish research team indicate that even women who plan their pregnancies have increased chances of developing new mental health problems in the aftermath of childbirth. Small but significant numbers of women in the U.S. and throughout the world develop serious mental health issues in the aftermath of pregnancy. Researchers have long…
Women Who Reduce Drinking Before Treatment Have Better OutcomesAddiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 27, 2014Women who reduce their alcohol intake before entering treatment have a better chance at successful treatment, a new study finds.
Holidays Put Women Under the Most StressMental HealthBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 19, 2014In the years during which women rarely worked outside of the home, they did most if not all of the housework, cooking and childcare. These days, although both men and women typically work full-time jobs outside the home, women still do the majority of housekeeping, meal preparation and looking after the children.
