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…
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…
Overcoming addiction requires more than willpower. It takes a significant amount of hard work to stay in recovery once you’ve made it through rehab. Remember, you’ve already gotten over one of the hardest parts, which is admitting you have a problem. It’s okay if you feel scared or uncertain about what the future holds. Accept…
Trying to overcome an addiction is a difficult struggle for many people. Men and women work through feelings of failure as they try to break away from their issues with substance abuse. Sometimes it can feel like they’re swimming against the tide, getting pulled under no matter what they do. Red Oak Recovery offers help…
Getting someone with an addiction to face up to their problem can be a challenge. You may also believe in addiction myths that could undermine your efforts to help. It’s vital that you and your loved one get past these misconceptions to confront the realities of the disease. Doing so can help you get past…
While drinking alcohol and exercising doesn’t seem to be two things that go together, a surprising number of people consume alcohol before or after a workout. Many bars have happy hours that coincide with the time most people finish up at the gym. If fitness is your goal, then drinking before or after exercising can…
Once you’ve put in the work of completing rehabilitation therapy to overcome your addiction, you don’t want to put your sobriety in jeopardy. Navigating a holiday like Thanksgiving without your substance of choice can be a tricky proposition. That’s why you need to make a plan and stick to it as the holidays approach. To…
People living with addiction often feel disconnected from the world. They fail to notice the potential beauty around them because of their need for drugs or alcohol. Once you enter a state of recovery, you may find yourself more aware of your surroundings. Many find that nature can play a significant role in continuing to…
If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to succumb to a road rage moment or found yourself overeating after a long day at work, you could be suffering from the effects of too much stress. It affects everyone in different ways, and too much of it can take a real physical and mental toll. Exercise is…
Gaining control of a substance use disorder represents a tremendous step in the recovery process. It takes time and constant practice of relapse prevention techniques to keep your addictive behaviors under control. Relapse is a common occurrence among recovering addicts and is a normal part of recovery. Sticking to a daily relapse prevention plan can…
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.