Sober Living For A Better Future

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a staggering 5.3 million women in the United States consume alcoholic beverages in a way that threatens their health, safety, and general well-being. If that wasn't shocking enough, the NIAAA goes on to say that a strong case can be made that heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages is far more risky for women than men based on the fact that:

Heavy drinking increases a woman's risk of becoming a victim of violence and sexual assault.
Drinking over the long term is more likely to damage a woman's health than a man's, even if the woman has been drinking less alcohol or for a shorter length of time than the man [source]
At The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women, we help women struggling with alcoholism realize that they CAN realize a life characterized by sobriety - that they don't have to be dependent on alcohol or liquor to help them get through the day. Our knowledgeable all-female staff will provide you and your loved ones with all of the tools and information that you will need to help you start on the road to sober living. It is possible, and The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women can help.

Women Seeking Sobriety: Knowing When to Get Help

There are many reasons why women fall victim to alcoholism. Research suggests that a woman is more likely to consume alcohol excessively is she has any of the following:

Parents or siblings with alcohol problems
A partner who drinks heavily
The ability to “hold her liquor” more than her peers
A history of depression
A history of childhood physical or sexual abuse

Life is full of things that can make us more or less stressed out on any given day of the week. However, it is up to us to figure out healthy ways to channel our energies towards improving the way in which we handle stressful situations. Unfortunately, for a large number of women, one way that they handle their stress is by consuming alcoholic beverages. Little do they know, they are putting their health at risk. Additionally, women who struggle with alcoholism or alcohol addiction are often in denial that there is even a problem to begin with. This is why prevention is always the best defense against alcohol addiction. Before alcohol addiction escalates, ask yourself the following questions:

Do people often criticize the amount of alcohol or liquor that I keep in my home?
Have I ever felt guilty about consuming alcoholic beverages?
How often do I consume alcoholic beverages in a week? A day?
Have I ever ran errands or gone to work feeling hungover? How often?

At The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women, we realize that alcoholism affects women differently than it affects men, which is why we approach women from a totally different angle. Similarly, no two people are the same, which is why our skilled staff members can sit down with you and your loved one to figure out the best course of action regarding the type of alcohol recovery program you should opt for. If you or your loved one have experienced multiple failed attempts at staying clean and sober (see 12 Month Guarantee) and you're finally ready to realize a life without drugs and alcohol, then give The Mark Houston Recovery Center for Women a call at 877.383.4426. Permanent sobriety IS possible; and we are here to help you and your loved one when you are ready.