Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women http://www.mhrwomens.com A Different Kind of Drug & Alcohol Rehab Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:35:17 +0000 en hourly 1 Super Skinny Me (Part 3 of 5) http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-3-of-5 http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-3-of-5#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:00:37 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=27 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image. The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way [...]]]> Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image. The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way that many other women would in order to be “skinny”. Take a look.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-3-of-5/feed 0 Cutting Health Care Costs Via Drug and Alcohol Rehab http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/cutting-health-care-costs-via-drug-and-alcohol-rehab http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/cutting-health-care-costs-via-drug-and-alcohol-rehab#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:13 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=33 It’s no secret that no matter what state you travel to within the United States or what country you travel to abroad, there are drug problems everywhere.  Therefore, it is no surprise to find that there have been numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers and clinics that have popped up to help those who are [...]]]> It’s no secret that no matter what state you travel to within the United States or what country you travel to abroad, there are drug problems everywhere.  Therefore, it is no surprise to find that there have been numerous drug and alcohol rehab centers and clinics that have popped up to help those who are battling fierce drug and/or alcohol addictions.  That being said, in a recent new article that was published,  it seems that one way to improve the drug and alcohol abuse situation is to deal with it head on.

There are many people who are debating the fact that healthcare is actually being helped along by the fact that there are potential savings to be had from having all of these drug and alcohol rehab programs as well as drug and alcohol treatment centers. The article goes on to say the following:

A recent study by CASA, Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, found federal and state spending on health care for drug, alcohol, and tobacco abusers totaled more than $200 billion a year. A fraction of this money goes to treating addiction and promoting recovery, while the lion’s share is swallowed up by treatment of the many acute and life-threatening conditions caused by the disease. A federal study found 1 out of 14 hospital stays each year — which account for 2.3 million admissions — are directly related to drug or alcohol abuse alone. [source]

In essence, the theme that seems to be recurring in this article is the saying “Prevention is Better Than Cure.”  The same could be said of a lot of things in life.  For instance, obesity often leads to other health issues such as diabetes or heart failure- both of which are extremely costly.  In the meantime, if you watch what you eat by taking in small, frequent portion sizes and maintaining regular exercise, you prevent this from happening, saving yourself and countless others tons of money.  Why should drug and alcohol abuse be any different?

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/cutting-health-care-costs-via-drug-and-alcohol-rehab/feed 0 Super Skinny Me (Part 2 of 5) http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-2-of-5 http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-2-of-5#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:22 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=24 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image. The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way [...]]]> Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image. The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way that many other women would in order to be “skinny”. Take a look.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-2-of-5/feed 0 Do Women Binge Drink More Than Men? http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/do-women-binge-drink-more-than-men http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/do-women-binge-drink-more-than-men#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:00:15 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=29 According to a recent article published in the Irish Medical Times, yes they do.

The Women’s Health Council (WHC) claims that young women have almost caught up with their male peers when it comes to the frequency with which they consume alcoholic beverages.  Almost shockingly, young women are 44 percent more likely to binge drink compared [...]]]> According to a recent article published in the Irish Medical Times, yes they do.

The Women’s Health Council (WHC) claims that young women have almost caught up with their male peers when it comes to the frequency with which they consume alcoholic beverages.  Almost shockingly, young women are 44 percent more likely to binge drink compared to young men at 42 percent.  Not only this, but evidence is showing that consuming alcohol by binge drinking also tends to act as a sort of gateway into other illicit drug use such as cannabis and heroine.

So, why are women so much more vulnerable to the negative health effects of alcohol and drug abuse?  Why is it that these women seem that much more prone to developing a drug addiction than their male counterparts?  The WHC had this to say on the subject:

Women’s biological make-up is partly responsible, particularly their hormones and their proportionally higher ratio of fat to water than men. These affect how much and how quickly alcohol and drugs are absorbed..[source]

What Can be Done?

There is a saying that “prevention is better than cure,” and nowhere else is this more true than when it comes to drug and/or alcohol abuse.  Perhaps parents or other adult figures need to sit down with females at a young age.  Girls need to know that there is more than one way to handle stress other than by using drugs or alcohol.  There are people that they can talk to if they have a problem.  There are other creative outlets that they can go into and utilize.  It doesn’t always have to come back to a bottle of alcohol to “have a good time”.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/do-women-binge-drink-more-than-men/feed 0 Super Skinny Me (Part 1 of 5) http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-1-of-5 http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-1-of-5#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:00:51 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=21 Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image.  The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way that [...]]]> Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be posting an excellent documentary about the health issues that women face when it comes to how they perceive their body image.  The following documentary follows two female journalists who accept a challenge to lose a tremendous amount of weight by altering their diets the way that many other women would in order to be “skinny”.  Take a look.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/super-skinny-me-part-1-of-5/feed 0 Women, Alcohol and Drunk Driving http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/women-alcohol-and-drunk-driving http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/women-alcohol-and-drunk-driving#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:01 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=18 There are many reasons why women drink alcohol.  For some, the consumption of alcohol begins at an early age.  Perhaps, as children, they witnessed one or both of their parents, siblings or other family members drinking alcohol.  For countless other women, drinking is seen more as a rite of passage.  For instance, when you turn [...]]]> There are many reasons why women drink alcohol.  For some, the consumption of alcohol begins at an early age.  Perhaps, as children, they witnessed one or both of their parents, siblings or other family members drinking alcohol.  For countless other women, drinking is seen more as a rite of passage.  For instance, when you turn 21 years of age in the United States, it is almost customary (and somewhat expected) that you will potentially become impaired after consuming large quantities of alcohol and/or liquor. But still, for other women, drinking alcohol stems from something much more serious. Perhaps a woman is suffering from depression or is struggling with the stress that can sometimes come from working too much, career, family or otherwise.

Drunk Driving: No Stranger to Women

When we hear about drunk drivers, many of us conjure a picture of a young man behind the wheel of a vehicle.  Seldom, do we think of a woman behaving so irresponsibly, which is perhaps why it is all the more shocking to hear about women who have been caught driving drunk.

In a recent article that was published by TimesUnion, Albany County Sheriff, Jim Campbell was somewhat shocked when he stopped a drunk driver and discovered that not only was it a woman, but that she also had two children in the car at the time.  The woman, 48 year-old Robin Ann Greene, ended up being charged with driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors. Her blood alcohol content (BAC): 0.11 percent.  All of this comes in the wake of the horrific Taconic State Parkway crash in which a mother was both drunk and high while driving down the wrong side of the road, killing herself and her children.

According to an article published by CBS, driving drunk is no longer a male-only problem.  In fact, according to federal government statistics, in more than half the country, the number of women arrested for driving under the influence rose nearly 29 percent between 1998 and 2007.  Two possibilities for the sudden increase in drunk driving among women include binge drinking as well as general stress levels of women increasing due to increased responsibilities within their family and workplace. But is it an excuse?

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/women-alcohol-and-drunk-driving/feed 0 Opium Abuse Among Afghan Women http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/opium-abuse-among-afghan-women http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/opium-abuse-among-afghan-women#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=15 Afghanistan is the world’s leader in the production of opium, making it extremely cheap for residents to purchase.  Many Afghan women believe very strongly that opium is the remedy to any illness, and the following video demonstrates how Afghan women actually give their children opium:

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark [...]]]> Afghanistan is the world’s leader in the production of opium, making it extremely cheap for residents to purchase.  Many Afghan women believe very strongly that opium is the remedy to any illness, and the following video demonstrates how Afghan women actually give their children opium:

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/video/opium-abuse-among-afghan-women/feed 0 A "Magic Pill" for…well, Everything! http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything-2 http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything-2#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:04 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=12 Relpax, Bravelle, Lexapro, Finacea, Forteo, Amevive, Zelnorm…..

These are just a few of the drugs that are available on the market to treat a variety of ailments ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to migraines.  It seems as if every time you turn on the television, you are immediately inundated in commercial after commercial of drug advertisements. [...]]]> Relpax, Bravelle, Lexapro, Finacea, Forteo, Amevive, Zelnorm…..

These are just a few of the drugs that are available on the market to treat a variety of ailments ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to migraines.  It seems as if every time you turn on the television, you are immediately inundated in commercial after commercial of drug advertisements.  And if you watch them long enough, you may start to believe that there is actually something wrong with you, requiring you to consider one of these options.  So, just who are all these drugs and drug marketing geared towards?

As it turns out, studies are revealing that many new medications are, shockingly, being targeted towards women. According to CBS News medical expert, Dr. Mallika Marshall,

There are many new drugs on the market targeted specifically at women. Many of these newer drugs are more effective than the older drugs they are designed to replace. However, it’s important to remember that these drugs like all others do have potential side effects. [source]

Add to this the fact that society already places great emphasis on women to look a certain way, and you have the perfect storm.  But all of the drugs that are now available makes me wonder: “What did people do even up to a decade ago when there weren’t nearly as many drugs on the market?”

For many women, prescription drug use is a problem that only leads to bigger problems with drug (and possibly) alcohol abuse and addiction down the line.  Not only this, but for many women, drug abuse comes in a 1-2 punch in the form of dual diagnosis & co-occurring disorders.  For example, a woman who is suffering from depression may suddenly find themselves consuming dangerous levels of alcohol.  In all of this, one thing is certain, before you grab the car keys to head out your doctor because a new drug just came on the market, think about it.  Do you really need to be taking medication for something? Sometimes the “magic” comes from not taking a pill at all.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything-2/feed 0 A “Magic Pill” for…well, Everything! http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:04 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=12 Relpax, Bravelle, Lexapro, Finacea, Forteo, Amevive, Zelnorm…..

These are just a few of the drugs that are available on the market to treat a variety of ailments ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to migraines.  It seems as if every time you turn on the television, you are immediately inundated in commercial after commercial of drug advertisements. [...]]]> Relpax, Bravelle, Lexapro, Finacea, Forteo, Amevive, Zelnorm…..

These are just a few of the drugs that are available on the market to treat a variety of ailments ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to migraines.  It seems as if every time you turn on the television, you are immediately inundated in commercial after commercial of drug advertisements.  And if you watch them long enough, you may start to believe that there is actually something wrong with you, requiring you to consider one of these options.  So, just who are all these drugs and drug marketing geared towards?

As it turns out, studies are revealing that many new medications are, shockingly, being targeted towards women. According to CBS News medical expert, Dr. Mallika Marshall,

There are many new drugs on the market targeted specifically at women. Many of these newer drugs are more effective than the older drugs they are designed to replace. However, it’s important to remember that these drugs like all others do have potential side effects. [source]

Add to this the fact that society already places great emphasis on women to look a certain way, and you have the perfect storm.  But all of the drugs that are now available makes me wonder: “What did people do even up to a decade ago when there weren’t nearly as many drugs on the market?”

For many women, prescription drug use is a problem that only leads to bigger problems with drug (and possibly) alcohol abuse and addiction down the line.  Not only this, but for many women, drug abuse comes in a 1-2 punch in the form of dual diagnosis & co-occurring disorders.  For example, a woman who is suffering from depression may suddenly find themselves consuming dangerous levels of alcohol.  In all of this, one thing is certain, before you grab the car keys to head out your doctor because a new drug just came on the market, think about it.  Do you really need to be taking medication for something? Sometimes the “magic” comes from not taking a pill at all.

For more information about drug and alcohol rehab for women, contact The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women today at 877.383.4426.

]]> http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/a-magic-pill-for-well-everything/feed 0 Mark Houston Announces the Grand Opening of The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/grand-opening http://www.mhrwomens.com/in-the-news/grand-opening#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:35:22 +0000 admin http://www.mhrwomens.com/blog/?p=1 Austin, TX — Mark Houston, president of Mark Houston Recovery(MHR), the Texas drug and alcohol recovery center responsible for helping hundreds of men reclaim their lives from addiction, is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women.

The president of Mark Houston Recovery, Mark Houston, has taken his 19 + [...]]]> Austin, TX — Mark Houston, president of Mark Houston Recovery(MHR), the Texas drug and alcohol recovery center responsible for helping hundreds of men reclaim their lives from addiction, is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women.

The president of Mark Houston Recovery, Mark Houston, has taken his 19 + years of experience in the field of chemical dependency, combined with his past (and present) rates of success, to open up a facility that specifically caters to the unique needs and issues surrounding drug and alcohol recovery for women.

The brand new women’s center will be headed up by an All-Female staff and will be located in the mansion on the hill. The staff is extremely excited about being able to provide a recovery center for women who want to experience a life of sobriety. Additionally, The MHR Center for Women will feature some of the following:

*High staff-to-resident ratio
*Recovery programs focused on ending enabling behaviors in family members
*Focus on providing a long continuum of care after discharge
*All-Female staff with first-hand experience in dealing with the physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of recovery
*Beautiful, serene setting in the hill country of Texas
*The choice between 30-day, 60-day and 90-day recovery programs
*The MHR Center for Women 12-Month Guarantee

Opening up on the coat tails of an already well-established and successful drug and alcohol recovery center- one which has achieved an excellent reputation in the field of chemical dependence and sobriety and has been lauded by various families, residents and national organizations alike; the staff at The MHR Center for Women are excited to be able to provide women with the opportunity to reclaim their lives from drug and alcohol addiction.

About The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women: The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women is a Texas drug and alcohol recovery center that offers a minimum 30-day, 60-day and 90-day program for women designed around the principals of the traditional 12 steps to recovery. The team is passionate about its mission to help women free themselves from alcohol and drug addiction in order to recreate and reclaim their lives.

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