Do you live for the weekend and celebrate your time off of work with some alcohol? Do you worry about how much you consume during a session? Binge drinking is defined as the consumption of alcohol so that your body’s blood alcohol concentration hits or exceeds the percentage of 0.08 grams. This pattern of drinking occurs…
One out of every six people binge drinks up to four times a month, according to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention. During these binges, a person will consume approximately seven beverages. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, binge drinking is when a person brings their blood alcohol concentration level (BAC) to a…
There are a variety of factors to take into account when you’re thinking about attending a men’s alcohol rehab program in Morris, NJ. While you may have considered some of these factors, there are several little-known factors that can make a significant difference. At Red Oak Recovery in Asheville, NC, we want to help you…
Talking to a young adult about alcohol and its dangers is an important task to undertake. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that an estimated 139.8 million people use alcohol each month. That’s the equivalent of almost 50% of the country’s population. Taking the time to discuss this topic helps your loved…
Alcohol abuse is a term that may seem vague. However, some of the scary side effects of alcohol abuse can take a serious toll on your life. Therefore, it is important to seek treatment for alcohol abuse as soon as possible. Side Effects of Alcohol Abuse In fact, accidents and addiction are only part of…
Alcoholism inflicts up to 17 percent of men and 8 percent of women in the general population at some time in their lives. In fact, according to the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, on average, six people die each day because of alcohol poisoning. If you or someone you love seems to be drinking in excess or…
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and spending time with loved ones. However, if a sober Thanksgiving is something you have not enjoyed in the past recent years, you may find this year a bit challenging. The holiday season often comes with stress, temptations, and triggers, all of which can lead to relapse. If you…
If you or someone you love struggles with drug addiction, you may be aware of a trauma-informed care treatment approach. Trauma-informed care operates under the assumption that most people have suffered trauma at some point in their lives. Trauma can present itself in several ways. One of those ways is drug and alcohol abuse. Trauma-informed…
If you’re new to the world of recovery, congratulations! You are taking steps to live the life you and your family deserve. At Red Oak Recovery’s addiction treatment center in NC, we’re proud to help our clients learn the coping skills for addiction recovery and help them stay on the path to a sober, healthy…
Experiential therapy is the use of experience to process thoughts, ideas, problems, and trauma. Equine therapy is a type of experiential therapy that uses horses to help people process their issues. Many people who check-in for addiction rehabilitation wonder, “What is equine therapy?” Therapy with horses at an addiction treatment center in NC can be a…