What do you picture when we say holistic healing is addiction treatment? Did you think of a professional helping clients take care of their mental, physical, and spiritual health? If so, you’d be correct. Holistic healing differs from other addiction treatment programs. Therefore, before enrolling in one of these programs, you should know what sets…
When most people think about the different types of addiction, they usually imagine substance use disorders. Often, people forget about addictions to gambling, shopping, online activities, and other behavioral addictions. Other than substance use, individuals can also develop an addiction to these kinds of behaviors. At Red Oak Recovery, we’re committed to providing addiction treatment…
While recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, one may overlook the importance of diet. Over time, drug and alcohol addiction can be rough on your mind and body, leading to a multitude of health problems. Nutritional therapy can help you heal from the damage that alcohol or drug use has done. At Red Oak Recovery,…
Between the months of June and August every year, people around the country go on summer vacation. It’s a time to gather as a family, take a break from work, and, in many instances, enjoy delicious meals. However, one tradition may not be so pleasant for people in addiction recovery: the prevalence of alcohol or…
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…
Opioids are the most commonly abused drug in North Carolina. More than 10 million painkillers were prescribed in Buncombe County in 2018, according to county records. This reflects an opioid crisis that has raged throughout North Carolina in the past several years. Do you or someone you know need help to break away from opioid…
The NC opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives. Between 1999 and 2016, 12,000 residents of North Carolina died of opioid overdoses. Opioid addiction has ravished families and individuals and shows no sign of abating. If you or someone you love has been caught up in the statistics, maybe it’s time to seek an opioid addiction…
When you decide to attend addiction treatment programs, group and individual counseling allow you to explore your substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders with a licensed therapist. At Red Oak Recovery, we use individual counseling in a number of evidence-based treatment approaches. Learn what individual counseling is and whether you may benefit from this type…
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…
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