A loved one’s addiction is a complex issue, and understanding the nuances of each person’s struggle with addiction can feel like an endless journey. You’re looking at everything from how it started and how to get them help to how it affects your family member and how...

The success of a woman in recovery has a lot to do with establishing a clear understanding of what led to her drug or alcohol addiction and why her previous attempts to get sober have ended with relapses. Undiagnosed mental health issues that contributed to her...

Prior to beginning her current role as Program Director, Jennifer Pinkerton served as a Primary Counselor for Origins on South Padre Island for over two years. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She received her...

Of all the barriers to addiction treatment faced by women, trauma may be one of the most significant. Women suffering from traumatic experiences and living with substance abuse may refuse treatment for a variety of reasons and inevitably delay the recovery they need...