What do you picture when someone mentions holistic treatment for substance abuse recovery? Do you instantly envision highly trained clinicians helping clients care for their physical, mental, and spiritual health? If so, you have a clear picture of the holistic treatment program at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina. Recovering from addiction takes more than…
Substance abuse is a dangerous disease that can transform your life and make you a much different person for years. Thankfully, some of the best drug addiction treatment is in Isle of Palms, SC. Here individuals struggling with drug abuse can gain insight into their issues while dealing with the physical effects of addiction. Gives…
The tight connection between anxiety and alcohol is one that many millions of people have experienced throughout the years. Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health issues in the nation. Similarly, alcohol is legal and widely obtainable making it a substance that can be easily abused. When the two issues collide, anxiety…
Stress is a problem that can cause a myriad of dangerous reactions, including excessive drug use and addiction. As a result, the importance of stress management is something that you must fully understand to ensure that you are protected and safe. Often, the pressures individuals face dealing with work, school, and family can push them…
In the U.S., many young adults have a substance abuse disorder (SUD). Around four percent of Americans are abusing prescription painkillers. Additionally, more have developed an alcohol disorder. The need for addiction treatment are many. So knowing how to choose the right addiction treatment is vital to your healing and recovery. To learn more, contact our…
Close to ten percent of the American population struggles with a substance abuse disorder (SUD). But sadly, the report showed a gap between those who need help and those who seek treatment. Are you ignoring these signs you need addiction treatment? If you discover that you struggle with an addiction, it’s time to contact our…
Binge drinking is one of the most common ways that people can become addicted to alcohol. However, many people don’t recognize the dangers of this practice until it is too late. Despite the prevalence, and seeming societal acceptance, the dangers of binge drinking should alarm you. If you need help from an alcohol addiction treatment…
The mechanics of addiction are straight-forward, but addiction itself varies from one individual to the next. Not only are the substances different, producing different symptoms and recovery challenges, but there are many other factors involved. Age, general physical health, length of usage, and even gender all contribute to how addiction needs to be managed. Add…
Many of the things we consider New Age mumbo-jumbo are actually rooted in age-old practices that have proven to be helpful throughout history. The same is true with the practice of mindfulness meditation. When people ask us, “Can mindfulness meditation work for addiction?” we tell them it can, and it does. Our minds are the…
There’s a reason people take words like epidemic vs. pandemic seriously. Both represent a significant number of people getting sick and dying. They sound similar. But there are some key differences. If you need treatment for a substance use disorder, contact Red Oak Recovery today. What Is an Epidemic vs. Pandemic? The World Health Organization (WHO)…