RED OAK RECOVERY APPOINTS MAUREEN MacCONNELL, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, MA Clinical Psych, AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR of THE WILLOWS at RED OAK RECOVERY℠: A WOMEN’S HOLISTIC INTEGRATED RECOVERY PROGRAM MacCONNELL WILL SERVE AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF RED OAK RECOVERY’S EMERGING WOMEN’S PROGRAM – THE WILLOWS at RED OAK RECOVERY℠. Leicester, North Carolina, March 31, 2016: Maureen…
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“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterday’s junk.” – Louise Smith, Author Spring cleaning is more than a housecleaning ritual. For young adults recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, decluttering is a beneficial part of any sobriety program. During spring cleaning, you have a chance to purge toxic patterns…
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It is March, and staff and clients here at Red Oak Recovery are busy preparing for the growing season ahead. Garden chores, mending the chicken coops, and clearing out debris that has accumulated in the orchard will keep us outside enjoying the sun’s warmth and breathing in the fresh North Carolina air. Cultivating New Growth Growing…
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Music has long been considered a natural anti-depressant, an emotional outlet, a creative stimulus, and a tension reducer. Many studies discuss the benefit of music on physical, mental, and emotional health, and this may be especially important for people in addiction recovery. “There is growing scientific evidence showing that the brain responds to music in…
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As marijuana continues to find legal and social acceptance throughout the nation, researchers are trying to determine the potential public health consequences. A new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has yielded evidence that there is a significant link between cannabis use and the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Cannabis Increases…
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When addiction took over your life, drugs or alcohol became the focus of your world. Everything you did was guided by your need. You may have stolen and lied, neglected your health, and sacrificed the goodwill of family and friends in order to feed your addiction. Recovery Means Getting Back to You The knowledge of…
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Planning a trip to Las Vegas? You don’t expect to become addicted to gambling. Going shopping for a new dress? You aren’t planning to really “shop ‘til you drop.” Checking your Facebook page? If you are like most Americans, you look at your smartphone regularly for email and social media updates. All of these activities…
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Trauma issues are often part of clients’ histories at Red Oak Recovery, an innovative addiction treatment program for young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. For this reason, the entire clinical team and other key staff at Red Oak Recovery recently underwent intensive trauma training with established trauma expert Judy Crane, LMHC,…
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Over 30 years ago, a team of researchers identified motivation as a prime indicator of success in recovery. Their research is the basis for the Stages of Change model, which assesses an individual’s readiness to make a permanent life change. Identifying and Increasing Motivation In addiction therapy, the Stages of Change model has become an…
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It’s hard to be upbeat in winter when days are short, cold, and overcast. Sometimes you just want to stay in your pajamas and avoid going out. You’ve got the winter blues, and it’s going to take some self-discipline and recovery motivation to shake them off. Being Active Is Key You know from rehab and…
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