Tennessee Opioid Epidemic
Opioid overdose numbers in Tennessee can be shocking. The number of people who engage in drug abuse and suffer a drug overdose has come down somewhat in the last few…
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What Is Naloxone?
When an overdose occurs from overuse of an opioid, the brain starts to shut down, breathing slows, and the heart rate falls. As this is happening, the use of an…
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Benefits of Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. This type of talk therapy is not new but has been used readily since the 1950s to help people…
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Celebrating Six Years
Red Oak Recovery® began as a discussion with industry experts around a small table at a coffee shop with a notepad and pen in 2014. Now celebrating their six year…
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Seeking Help For Anger Management
Most people experience anger at some points in their life. They feel the intensity of losing control and the frustration of a situation intensely. Yet, some people experience it more…
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What Is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
Social isolation isn’t always something people have to deal with due to health limitations. It can also occur due to avoidance personality disorder, a condition in which a person works…
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Indicators of Drug Withdrawal
Drug withdrawal happens when a person has an addiction and dependence on a drug. That drug has altered the way the brain functions. Drug withdrawal symptoms can be so significant…
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Treatment for Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder. Those experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, including schizophrenia catatonia, are unable to interpret reality rationally. They may have symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions.…
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How Behavioral Therapy Can Help Addiction
Drug and alcohol addiction are behaviors. As such, behavioral therapy is typically one of the foundations of treatment for these conditions. Behavioral approaches are useful because they tell you how…
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4 Ways to Break the Stigma of Addiction
The stigma of addiction is real. Many people who would be appalled at someone thinking cancer or MS was the result of a personal or moral failing think nothing of…
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