Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health disorder that involves intense mood swings between extreme highs and severe lows. Many people with this disorder struggle with symptoms daily if they don’t receive treatment. Sometimes, that leads to substance use as a way to control their symptoms. Yet, alcohol and drug addiction coupled with mental health…
The use of cocaine can create addiction and dependence. This highly addictive and illicit drug causes mental, physical, and emotional damage impacting nearly every facet of a person’s life. Once dependence forms, a person may be unable to stop using cocaine on their own without help. Recognizing the signs of cocaine addiction early can help…
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…
Benzodiazepines are a type of prescription drug used to treat sleeping disorders and anxiety. They can also create a high, which is why some people abuse them. These drugs typically work to calm a person, but these drugs can be challenging to stop using when addiction occurs. Benzo addiction can be treated in the proper…
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 11, 2021. It is a day to bring awareness and help men and women struggling with alcohol addiction and dependence to get help. There is no doubt that those with addiction need help, but many people using alcohol fail to recognize that they are at risk. If you are…
Drug and alcohol addiction changes many facets of a person’s life. That’s why treatment needs to embrace a wide range of needs to create a clear path forward. Most people work closely with their addiction counselors and therapists to develop a treatment plan. That plan outlines the type of care needed and sets some initial…
How does addiction recovery begin? The process of recovery involves several steps or stages a person goes through until they are ready to commit to living a life of sobriety. Addiction does not happen quickly, and recovery takes time to reach as well. At Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, our team works closely with…
The stigma of addiction is real. Many people who would be appalled at someone thinking cancer or MS was the result of a personal or moral failing think nothing of looking down on someone addicted to drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately, it’s not just neighbors, friends, or fellow church parishioners who perpetuate this stigma; members of…
When you are in a sober living treatment program, you are surrounded by individuals in the same situation. You have routines and are around trained staff who can support you through your sobriety. However, a time will come when you need to move on from your sober living program and continue with your life. When…
If you or someone you know is in the process of recovering from drug abuse and addiction, then you know that this is a long process. When people talk about addiction recovery, this is a journey, not a destination. There will never come a time when someone is wholly cured of addiction. According to the…
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.