Benefits of Having a Sober Summer Vacation
Between the months of June and August every year, people around the country go on summer vacation. It’s a time to gather as a family, take a break from work,…
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5 Problematic Addictive Behaviors
Many people don’t realize addictive behaviors are the result of deeper, underlying issues. To make matters worse, there’s a common misconception that when substance use ends, you successfully reach recovery.…
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Sober Activities on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is an excellent time for families and friends to get together and have a good time. For young adults with alcohol use disorders, sober activities are a…
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3 Advantages of Attending Rehab Away from Home
It’s about four hours from Fayetteville to Asheville, North Carolina. That might not seem that far geographically speaking. However, those seeking a men’s rehab center program away from the distractions and gossip…
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The Opioid Epidemic in North Carolina
The NC opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives. Between 1999 and 2016, 12,000 residents of North Carolina died of opioid overdoses. Opioid addiction has ravished families and individuals and…
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Understanding North Carolina Drug Laws
NC drug laws include fines and jail time for getting caught with illegal drugs. Understanding the state’s strict stance on NC marijuana laws can help young men understand the dangers…
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Signs You Need Individual Counseling
When you decide to attend addiction treatment programs, group and individual counseling allow you to explore your substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders with a licensed therapist. At Red Oak…
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Red Oak Recovery® Completes Sixth Year of Long-Term Dual Diagnosis Research Study
Red Oak Recovery® and The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® have completed their sixth year of partnership with the Center for Research, Assessment, and Treatment Efficacy (CReATE; Asheville, NC) and…
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When to Seek Help for Heroin Addiction
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can alter your brain chemistry, behavior, and thoughts, and feelings. This drug takes a tremendous toll on the body of young and older…
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Mental Illness Statistics
The most current mental illness statistics reveal millions of men who have an addiction also have a mental health disorder. However, most men do not realize they have a disorder.…
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