Behavioral Health Services

Experience clinician-run addiction treatment at Red Oak Recovery® in the pristine Blue Ridge Mountains

individuals taking part in behavioral health servicesMillions of Americans struggle each year with substance use. Unfortunately, only a small number of them seek the treatment they need. Instead of getting help for their overwhelming negative emotions, many turn to drugs and alcohol as an escape. They often discover that drug use leads nowhere, and yet, it’s tough to stop using on their own. Behavioral health services in an addiction rehab program can provide a sufficient level of treatment for the many people who don’t know where to turn.

The Need for Escape

Someone who doesn’t understand how addiction works may think that quitting is easy. They assume it’s simply a matter of self-control. But this isn’t true. A lot of people who grapple with drug and alcohol use want to stop using. They recognize the damage it’s done to their lives. They see the negative consequences all around them. However, one of the most frustrating aspects of addiction is the lack of control users have over addictive substances. Many people with substance use disorders desperately want to escape the negative thoughts and emotions that run through their minds. Even when they know the fix is only temporary, they feel it’s enough. Some individuals suffer from depression and anxiety. Others have past trauma issues that they’ve never come to terms with. Still, others have a mental illness that they self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. What most have in common is an inability to change negative thinking patterns. These patterns are why behavioral health services in addiction treatment are so beneficial.

How Behavioral Health Services Work

When negative thoughts are allowed to spiral out of control, people begin to think the worst. Their sense of doom and gloom can color all aspects of their lives. Minor annoyances turn into huge catastrophes when negative thinking goes unchecked. The therapies involved in behavioral health services are designed to change a person’s thinking patterns. The goal is to stop those negative emotions from taking over and replacing them with positive thoughts. There’s a definite connection between a positive mindset and good health. People with psychiatric disorders often have difficulties controlling negative emotions. When they suffer substance use disorder as well, treatment can be complicated. Using evidence-based therapies, addiction specialists work with clients to help them recognize their negative feelings when they occur. Instead of letting those emotions influence behaviors — resulting in risky actions such as substance use — clients will replace them with positive thoughts. Over time, they’ll behave in positive, productive ways.

Recovery Begins at Red Oak

Red Oak Recovery® in Asheville, North Carolina can help you or a loved one make a positive change toward sobriety. We’re an addiction treatment and rehab facility dedicated to providing compassionate, competent care for men. We operate an effective hybrid program, combining a mix of wilderness and adventure therapies with evidence-based treatment models. Our facility uses behavioral health services alongside our holistic approach to care. The men’s rehab programs we offer include:

We are in the peaceful surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which is an ideal setting for recovery. Here, clients will heal from the damage addiction has caused in their lives as they garden, hike, and connect with their natural environment. Drug and alcohol addiction doesn’t have to control you any longer. You can take charge of your life by looking into behavioral health services. Call the friendly team of Red Oak Recovery® today at 866-457-7590 for more information.