If you are a young adult, you undoubtedly use a cell phone or laptop regularly. In recent years, social media usage has skyrocketed. In fact, in 2019, 79% of adults used social media, up from a mere 5% in 2005. With so many people logging into social media accounts, there are some risks. Excessive young…
According to studies researched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated 43.5 million people in the United States used marijuana in 2018. In contrast, close to 9.9 million people tried prescription medication without a prescription in the same year. With numbers this large, it is essential to take the time to discuss…
If you are a young adult, chances are that you have a cell phone that you use to keep in contact with family and friends. Unfortunately, with the increase in cell phone usage over the last decade, more and more people are becoming addicted to looking at their phones. In fact, people who own a…
Do you ever experience “FOMO,” or the “Fear of Missing Out”? This phenomenon, defined as ‘‘the uneasy and sometimes all-consuming feeling that you’re missing out – that your peers are doing, in the know about, or in possession of more or something better than you’’ – impacts nearly three-quarters of young adults. What is FOMO?…
Many people live for family get-togethers, especially around the holidays. But for many, these times generate anxiety and frustration. You may even turn to substances to ease the tension. However, when you learn simple anger management techniques, you’ll find any event can be much more enjoyable for you and your family. 1. Apply the Five-Second…
Working with clients who have addiction and mental health issues is part of what we do at Red Oak Recovery. We understand that there are many reasons people face problems in their lives. Mental health issues can be a part of that. But if you want to see a strong recovery, you need the right…
Most people who become addicted to prescription pills never intended to misuse a substance. Doctors prescribe prescription pain relievers regularly for injured people or those who are dealing with post-surgical pain. The problem with the pills is not their initial use. Instead, it’s how quickly the body builds up a tolerance to the drug. Most people…
As many focus on the opioid epidemic, another drug is on the rise- “Benzos, “such as Valium and Xanax. Overdose deaths from these highly-addictive, prescription, anti-anxiety drugs have gone from 0.54 per 100,000 people to an astounding 5.02. That’s a nearly tenfold increase in the past 30 years. This leaves people many seeking treatment and…
Addiction is one of the hardest things that most people will ever have to overcome. Both men and women struggle with mental disorders. However, each gender has different needs when it comes to receiving addiction treatment. While a men’s rehab is ideal for gender-specific care, not all Prospect, KY, drug rehab centers provide this option…
What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical sedative, but was later discontinued due to its severe side effects. Today, it’s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it…