by The Magdalen House | Sep 6, 2023 | #Support, Alcoholism, Disease, Step 1, Stigma
Am I drinking too much? Am I an Alcoholic? Why can’t I stop drinking? Each of these are common online searches that may have brought you to this very page. Identifying alcoholism can be daunting with many stigmas and judgments. We are glad you are here and that your...
by The Magdalen House | Jul 14, 2023 | #Detox, #Free, #Treatment, 12 Steps, Alcoholism
The Magdalen House is not a treatment center, but through our First Step Program we provide a safe and comfortable setting for an alcoholic woman to physically separate from alcohol so that she may learn about alcoholism and begin working 12-Step spiritual principles...
by The Magdalen House | May 24, 2023 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Recover, Stigma
Dr. Kay Colbert, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Dallas and a board member at The Magdalen House, discusses the disease of alcoholism from a clinical perspective. Dr. Colbert shares her knowledge of the disease, why it’s necessary to lessen...
by The Magdalen House | May 4, 2023 | #Support, Alcoholism, Disease, Recover, Spiritual
Written by Lisa Kroencke, Executive Director The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous is specific in its definition of alcoholism. Alcoholism is a disease of three parts: a physical allergy, a mental obsession, and a spiritual malady. As discussed throughout the book, the...
by The Magdalen House | Feb 23, 2023 | #Sober, Alcoholism, Disease, Recover
Written by Dr. Roxanne Pero, Board of Directors, Member at Large We talk a lot at The Magdalen House about the mental benefits of recovery; and yet, alcoholism is a disease of the mind AND body. So what does that mean for those in recovery? How does recovery shape our...
by The Magdalen House | Feb 22, 2023 | Alcoholism, Mental Health, Partners, Stigma
In this episode of RecoverED, Alejandra Saldana, Health and Wellness Manager at our partner Jubilee Park, discusses the relationship between the organizations and what The Magdalen House provides to the community. To receive more information on alcoholism and...
