Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 14, 2023Updated: April 17, 2023PCP (phencyclidine) is still a highly addictive and dangerous drug that is associated with unpredictable behavior and life-threatening side effects. It was initially developed as an intravenous anesthetic in the 1950s, but its use was discontinued due to its unpredictable…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 16, 2021Updated: August 30, 2021“What should I look for in a drug rehab near me?” is a question you may be asking when looking for the best available drug addiction treatment near you. While searching for drug rehab near the Charlotte, NC, area, it’s…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 22, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022The 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 shows no sign of abating. If you or someone you…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 18, 2021Updated: October 11, 2021Pain-relieving drugs called opioids are highly effective in situations of chronic or severe pain. Yet, these drugs are highly addictive, significantly when misused. Whenever possible, it’s best to avoid using them. Doctors may prescribe them after an illness, surgical procedure,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 15, 2021Updated: April 27, 2021Benzodiazepines 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…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 23, 2021Updated: May 7, 2021People may think of cocaine as a recreational drug that a person can easily overcome. However, in reality, you can end up getting addicted to cocaine and find yourself unable to stop using. If you believe you have developed an…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 26, 2021Updated: July 7, 2021Opioid 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 years, but far too many people are still dying from…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2020Updated: October 11, 2021If you regularly use drugs, whether as an illegal substance or a prescription medication, and you believe you are on the path toward destruction because of this usage, obtaining treatment is the best possible means of recovery. Drug addiction and…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 6, 2020Updated: September 16, 2020When 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…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 9, 2020Updated: October 11, 2021According to studies researched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated 43.5 million people in the United States used marijuana in 2018. In contrast, close to 9.9 million people tried prescription medication without a prescription in the…