What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical sedative but was later discontinued due to its severe side effects. Today, it’s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it…
Many people don’t realize addictive behaviors are the result of deeper, underlying issues. To make matters worse, there’s a common misconception that when substance use ends, you successfully reach recovery. However, learning to cope with the problematic thought processes and behaviors that led to addiction is paramount to your sobriety. Therefore, it’s important to take…
Memorial Day weekend is an excellent time for families and friends to get together and have a good time. For young adults with alcohol use disorders, sober activities are a great way to maintain sobriety without staying home alone. At Red Oak Recovery in Asheville, NC, we have an alcohol rehab program dedicated to young men…
Today, there is a broad range of addiction recovery programs available, but the option that most addiction treatment centers use is the 12-Step recovery model. This treatment model is backed up with decades of evidence and gives many of those in recovery the tools they need to stay sober. At our men’s addiction treatment center…
Step-by-step addiction treatment programs have been used to defeat substance use disorder for decades. They’ve been around for so long because they show positive results. Clients who work through the 12 steps learn to trust in a higher power to help them heal. This action nurtures trust, both in themselves and in others. Learning how…
Almost everyone is familiar with the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Because of its success rate and longevity, many individuals seeking treatment also seek out the 12 steps. Finding a range of addiction treatment programs that includes a 12 step program is often essential to a successful treatment plan. However, not all drug rehab…
All of our of programs are working closely with the Health Department and CDC guidelines to ensure we continue to provide safe and effective treatment for our clients. We remain open and are accepting admissions.
