Everyone gets a little anxious sometimes. However, millions of people in the U.S. have some form of anxiety, which is a mental health disorder. For you, anxiety isn’t just a little nervousness. Anxiety attacks overwhelm you and prevent a quality life. But the good news is that understanding the triggers of an anxiety attack can…
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Binge drinking is one of the most common ways that people can become addicted to alcohol. However, many people don’t recognize the dangers of this practice until it is too late. Despite the prevalence, and seeming societal acceptance, the dangers of binge drinking should alarm you. If you need help from an alcohol addiction treatment…
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When you finally decide to seek help through treatment, you’ll find you have a lot of options. For example, are you looking for co-ed treatment, holistic treatment, or men’s only treatment? The right treatment center can put you forward into recovery, while the wrong treatment center can allow you to relapse. Therefore, you have to…
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You already know about liver damage and drunk driving accidents as the risks of alcohol abuse. However, we have some risks you may not have heard about, and they’re alarming. If you find you need a men’s rehab center, we want to help. Contact Red Oak Recovery today. 1. The Happiness Assassin You may feel…
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Drug and alcohol abuse is a significant problem across the country. Some of the most affected age groups are young adults, ages 18-25. The implications of the statistics on young adult substance abuse can be staggering. If a young man in your life is struggling with the effects of drug or alcohol use, it may…
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Is my loved one struggling with depression? This question crosses nearly everyone’s mind at one time or another. We all recognize symptoms such as our loved one not seeming to enjoy the things they used to or crying all the time. That said, at Red Oak Recovery, we try to explain that depression can take…
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Red Oak Recovery is a men’s alcohol rehab program serving Chevy Chase, MD, and other places across the country. Because you can find us in North Carolina, you may be wondering why someone would consider attending a rehab program that was outside their normal living area. A New Start Trying to get sober in the…
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Both the marijuana and hemp plants have what are known as cannabinoids. In fact, marijuana has close to 400 of these chemicals in its makeup. The two most known cannabinoids are THC and CBD. The human brain also has naturally-occurring cannabinoids in it. When a person ingests marijuana, the chemicals in it attach to the…
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Oftentimes, clients seeking treatment at Red Oak Recovery ask us, “What is an addiction specialist?” They want to know if there is something special in the education of these individuals and if they are actual physicians or counselors that are eligible to practice. The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” An addiction specialist has more training…
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The mechanics of addiction are straight-forward, but addiction itself varies from one individual to the next. Not only are the substances different, producing different symptoms and recovery challenges, but there are many other factors involved. Age, general physical health, length of usage, and even gender all contribute to how addiction needs to be managed. Add…
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