Benzodiazepines are a type of prescription drug used to treat sleeping disorders and anxiety. They can also create a high, which is why some people abuse them. These drugs typically work to calm a person, but these drugs can be challenging to stop using when addiction occurs. Benzo addiction can be treated in the proper…
National Alcohol Screening Day is April 11, 2021. It is a day to bring awareness and help men and women struggling with alcohol addiction and dependence to get help. There is no doubt that those with addiction need help, but many people using alcohol fail to recognize that they are at risk. If you are…
It can be challenging to stay sober during the holidays. Many activities include alcoholic beverages in celebration of the coming year. At Red Oak Recovery, we offer holistic therapy that helps you develop new interests outside of drinking or using drugs. When you attend our addiction treatment programs, you learn to develop new skills and healthy…
From St Petersburg, FL, to Tacoma, WA, to Buffalo, NY, First Night celebrations in major cities offer fun and festivities to families across the United States. Attending First Night Celebrations near you can help you plan sober New Year’s Eve activities. Some events have gone virtual in recognition of a post-COVID world. At Red Oak…
It is tough to watch a loved one struggle with addiction. You want them to stop their behavior for their well-being, but they keep going back to their addictive ways time and time again. What can you do about this? Talking to your loved one about their addiction is difficult, but it can make an…
Step-by-step addiction treatment programs have been used to defeat substance use disorder for decades. They’ve been around for so long because they show positive results. Clients who work through the 12 steps learn to trust in a higher power to help them heal. This action nurtures trust, both in themselves and in others. Learning how…
Heroin is a highly addictive substance. It can control every aspect of your life. It can limit your ability to function throughout the day. It can also lead to health complications and overdose. Yet, some people may have more success in controlling it than others. It goes without saying that it is never a good…
If you’ve ever heard the opening chords of a song and been instantly transported back to your senior prom, then you’ve experienced the power of an emotional trigger. Additionally, if you’ve ever caught a fleeting waft of wild honeysuckle on the evening breeze and suddenly remembered your cousin’s outdoor wedding, that too was a trigger.…
Alcohol seems like a safe drug. After all, it is legal, affordable, and everyone seems to use it. Yet, for some people, alcohol addiction can occur. Alcohol use disorder is defined by a person developing a dependence on the substance. When this happens, it can mean that you may find it very hard to stop…
What is angel dust? Angel dust is a street name for the drug phencyclidine, a hallucinogenic. You may know it better as PCP. Angel dust was developed in the 1950s as a surgical sedative, but was later discontinued due to its severe side effects. Today, it’s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it…
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