Women and Substance Abuse

Another Tool for Recovery: The God (or whatever your higher power) Box

Our Residential Rehab program here at Crossroads for Women uses a lot of craft supplies – typical stuff like markers, scissors, colored paper, old magazines for collages, etc. Clients new in recovery often find the art projects our clinicians give...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 8:06 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Crossroads for Women, Recovery, inspiration, Addiction, Relapse Prevention, relapse prevention tips, BellaOnline, recovery tools, God Box

Not Your Mother’s Bath Salts: Synthetic Drug Linked to Suicide and Extreme Paranoia

Crossroads for Women, based in Portland, Maine, is starting to hear client reports of the use of bath salts. We’re not taking about the bath salts you use after a long day at work in the bathtub. These are definitely not your mother’s bath...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2011 10:39 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Maine, Current Events, Addiction, Drugs, Prevention, bath salts, synthetic drugs

September is National Recovery Month: Why “RE”covery?

September is National Recovery Month. There are lots of events going on, in Maine and beyond, to celebrate those in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction as well as mental disorders. The month reminds us that prevention works, treatment is effective...

Published Thu, Sep 01 2011 6:04 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Current Events, Recovery, inspiration, Addiction, Mental Health, SAMHSA, recovery month, video

Innovative residential services model receives grant in Portland, ME area

A new and innovative residential substance abuse treatment program model was announced this week at The Recovery Center at Mercy Hospital in Westbrook, Maine. Mercy, along with its consortium partners Youth Alternatives Ingraham and Crossroads for Women...

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 8:06 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Addiction, substance abuse treatment, Giving, Mercy Recovery Center, SAMHSA, Youth Alternatives Ingraham

Maine’s Substance Abuse Services Report Card

The Maine Substance Abuse Services Commission recently released the first ever report card that measures how well a state is doing in addressing alcohol and drug prevention, treatment and recovery related issues and needs. The report card was modeled...

Published Mon, Jan 25 2010 8:19 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, Recovery, Research, Public Policy, Join Together, report card, Maine Substance Abuse Services Commission, blueprint for the states

CLYNK for Crossroads!

Want to help raise some green for Crossroads for Women while also being green? CLYNK for Crossroads! Here’s how it works: 1. Pick up or request a special green CLYNK bag from Crossroads for Women. 2. Fill the bag with your empty bottles and cans...

Published Fri, Jul 24 2009 10:25 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Addiction, CLYNK, Hannaford, Giving

Shannon Trainor Talks About Gender-Specific Treatment on Growing Up Chaotic Radio Show

Crossroads Clinical Director, Shannon Trainor, LCSW, CCS, was on the Growing up Chaotic Show on BlogTalk Radio yesterday talking about gender-specific substance abuse treatment. The show “provides a 360° view on all topics related to addiction,...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2013 10:25 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, Women's Issues, Addiction, Crossroads, gender-focused treatment, News, Growing up Chaotic, Dawn Clancy, Shannon Trainor

Relational Model in Action at Ferry Beach State Park

The following post was written by Nikki Oliver, Crossroads Program Development Manager & Alumni Coordinator A recent trip to Ferry Beach State Park proved to be an excellent example of the Relational Model in action, which Crossroads residential and...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 12:28 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Treatment, Recovery, Sober Fun, halfway house, Crossroads, residential rehab, relational model, Ferry Beach State Park

Meet Tim Sample at the Crossroads Masquerade Ball!

Tim Sample wants to know what you are doing on 10/19/13. He knows what he’ll be doing. He’ll be at the first annual Crossroads Masquerade Ball! Tim will serve as our emcee for the evening, which will feature entertainment from Wavelength and...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 5:03 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Giving, Sober Fun, Crossroads, Tim Sample, News, Dunegrass, fundraising event, Masquerade Ball, Paul Stookey, Bob Marley, Stephen King

Recovery Story: Honoring Sobriety Central, Maine

Following is a story of recovery written by Ruth Riddick. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email blog@crossroadsme.org. What’s a nice girl like you doing in a rehab...

Published Mon, Sep 17 2012 5:19 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Recovery, inspiration, Crossroads, recovery stories, Ruth Riddick

Going Back to 575 Forest Avenue

The following post was written by a former Crossroads halfway house client, Ashley N. Next week, we will share a story from a client who wrote about Ashley’s visit. Thank God for 575 Forest Avenue. I will never be the same, because the work I was...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:26 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Recovery, halfway house, client stories, Crossroads alumni

An Updated Definition of Recovery From SAMHSA:

Last December, SAMHSA announced it’s working definition of recovery, along with a set of guiding principles. The definition was the result of a lengthy process that involved service providers, recovery advocates, and other stakeholders. For reference...

Published Fri, Mar 23 2012 10:05 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Current Events, Recovery, Addiction, SAMHSA, recovery definition, updated definition of recovery

Alcohol Facts and an Online Screening for National Alcohol Screening Day

April 5th is National Alcohol Screening Day in the US. The day aims to raise awareness about alcohol misuse and refer individuals with alcohol problems for further treatment. But who has an alcohol problem? Here are a few stats: Between 2001 and 2002...

Published Thu, Apr 05 2012 7:19 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Women's Issues, Alcohol, drinking, Screening, anonymous online screening, National Alcohol Screening Day

Crime Rates Up in Maine Due Largely to Prescription Drug Abuse

Though Maine is one of the safest places to live in the US, its crime rate rose by more than 5% in 2011, the largest increase in 36 years. This jump, which also occurred the year before, is in contrast to the rest of the nation. According to the FBI,...

Published Mon, Jun 25 2012 12:01 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Treatment, Current Events, Addiction, Prescription Drugs, drug addiction, crime rates

Defining Recovery + a New Recovery Center in Portland

SAMHSA recently announced a new “working definition” of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition comes from a year-long effort that involved SAMHSA and several members of the behavioral health care community...

Published Thu, Jan 05 2012 6:17 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Current Events, Recovery, Addiction, Public Policy, Mental Health, SAMHSA, recovery definition, Portland Recovery Community Center, MAAR

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