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…
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…
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…
Trauma issues are often part of clients’ histories at Red Oak Recovery®, an innovative addiction treatment program for young adults struggling with substance use and…
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…
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…
At Red Oak Recovery®, clients embrace gardening, cooking and eating as key parts of their recovery program. Nutrition plays an integral role in physical and…
If you are a young adult in recovery from disordered eating, you may be wary of the approaching holiday celebrations. How will you be able…
If you’ve bought into the myth that you must use drugs or alcohol to “spur your creativity,” you’re not alone. For decades, artists, musicians and…
One size does not fit all when it comes to alcohol and addiction treatment. You are an individual, and the treatment model that works for…
