The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog
How to Deal with an Alcoholic Spouse
September 13, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryHaving a partner who is struggling with alcohol addiction can come with challenges that may have a massive impact on a person's life. If your spouse has an alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder, this blog may help you understand the nature of thi...
How to Help an Alcoholic Parent
September 8, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryAlcohol use disorder is a serious condition that affects millions of people. It can also impact family and loved ones. Having a parent who suffers from alcohol abuse issues can be tough, but there are ways to help. Here are some of the ways you can h...
Mommy Wine Culture
September 6, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryMommy wine culture is a modern cultural celebration of mothers drinking alcohol, mainly wine. On the surface, it can seem accepting, if not liberating, but is this really the case? Alcohol abuse is a serious problem for millions of people, but is mom...
How Do I Help My Son or Daughter With ...
September 1, 2022 | #Addiction Treatment and Recovery StrategiesBeing the parent of a child who is battling addiction can be very challenging. It can be hard to know the right things to say and to do, especially when seeing your child suffering. This article may help you to understand addiction, as well as guide ...
A Holistic Approach to Treating Addict...
August 31, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryA Holistic Approach to Treating Addiction T’Mira Looby, MS, NCC Primary Addiction Therapist, Crossroads Centre Antigua You have admitted that you are powerless over your addiction, and your life has become unmanageable. So, what now? You decide to ...
How long does Cocaine stay in Urine
August 17, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryIn our mission to assist individuals, we warmly invite those with inquiries and in search of knowledge. Our articles are crafted by dedicated experts, aiming to demystify the complexities surrounding substance abuse challenges. In this piece, our spo...
Conversations That Matter Most in Rela...
July 28, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryConversations That Matter Most in Relationships Claudine Knox, MS, NCC Clinical Mental health Counselor Early recovery is a time of reinvention of self. Truly working the program means asking the questions, “Who am I? What do I stand for? What new ...
Codependency…..What is it…
July 8, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryCodependency…..What is it… Joanne Gonsalves, MSW Clinical Director, Crossroads Centre, Antigua Codependency refers to a mental, emotional, physical, and/or spiritual reliance on another person. The term “Codependent” was originally conceived ...
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms: What to E...
June 13, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryCocaine Addiction: Cocaine Withdrawals: What to Expect During Detox Dr. Sherry Yearwood, Manager of Medical Services Crossroads Centre, Antigua Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America (Coc...
5 Tips for How to Help a Recovering Ad...
May 18, 2022 | #Addiction RecoveryFamilies of Recovering Addicts 5 Tips for How to Help a Recovering Addict Sydney Retemyer, RAS II, MSc, Primary Addiction Therapist Addiction is a traumatic experience. Patterns of substance misuse usually demonstrates how friends and family members ...