Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
People start using drugs or alcohol for many different reasons. For a specific portion of those who seek help for an addiction, they may wonder, “Do I need dual diagnosis…
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Depression in Men: A Pandemic of the Highest Order
As we come out of the coronavirus pandemic, there is another pandemic that is causing damage. However, unlike coronavirus, many people don’t recognize the danger. Depression is one of the…
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Can Addiction Trigger Your PTSD?
Most people are aware of the unnecessary hardships associated with untreated trauma. One unfortunate consequence of untreated trauma is the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD increases rates of…
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Signs Your Loved One Needs Dual Diagnosis Treatment
When someone struggles with an addiction, they often struggle with at least one other issue in another aspect of their life. Co-occurring addiction and mental health issues pose unique diagnostic…
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma
While most people think of childhood trauma as just physical abuse, it can actually take many forms. After a negative, painful event, individuals can suffer from lasting psychological consequences, like…
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Choosing an Individual Counseling Program in NC
From the late teens through the twenties, the period of young adulthood is a time filled with significant changes. Many young adults are moving out of the family home for…
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How to Deal With Grief and Addiction
The majority of Americans experience a major loss in any given year, with some experiencing complicated grief, a more intense form of grief that leaves them feeling hopeless and at…
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Red Oak Recovery® Completes Sixth Year of Long-Term Dual Diagnosis Research Study
Red Oak Recovery® and The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® have completed their sixth year of partnership with the Center for Research, Assessment, and Treatment Efficacy (CReATE; Asheville, NC) and…
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Mental Illness Statistics
The most current mental illness statistics reveal millions of men who have an addiction also have a mental health disorder. However, most men do not realize they have a disorder.…
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What Is Dual Diagnosis?
At Red Oak Recovery, we recognize that drug and alcohol addiction often co-occur with mental health conditions. In fact, research shows that millions of people suffer from both conditions simultaneously.…
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