Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 9, 2022Updated: October 26, 2022One of the biggest challenges in recovery is understanding the process and what it entails. The 12 steps of recovery are a framework that offers guidance on this journey. Working the steps is a lifelong commitment; for others, it may…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 2, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022What 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…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 20, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Learning the facts about alcohol’s effects on the mind, body, and society is vital in addiction recovery and awareness. During the month of April, we’re celebrating Alcohol Awareness Month. Each spring, Alcohol Awareness Month gives us the chance to reduce…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 19, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Alcohol addiction can profoundly impact relationships. Family, friends, and partners can struggle to understand the experience of someone in an alcohol treatment program. Unfortunately, alcohol and other substance use disorders can cause rifts in relationships. 12-step addiction recovery can help…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Finding the right rehab program isn’t always easy. For those living with alcohol addiction, it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek treatment and what kind of treatment is best. No matter where you are in the…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 23, 2022Updated: March 17, 2022Almost everyone is familiar with the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Because of its success rate and longevity, many individuals seeking treatment also seek out the 12 steps. Finding a range of addiction treatment programs that includes a 12-step program…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 11, 2022Updated: February 2, 202212-step programs are one of the most popular and effective tools for addiction recovery. Today, people from all walks of life struggle with addiction. 12-step programs provide consistent, flexible, and compassionate support for all…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 1, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Many people don’t realize addictive behaviors are the result of deeper, underlying issues. To make matters worse, there’s a common misconception that when substance use ends, you successfully reach recovery. However, learning to cope with the problematic thought processes and…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 31, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022Memorial Day weekend is an excellent time for families and friends to get together and have a good time. For young adults with alcohol use disorders, sober activities are a great way to maintain sobriety without staying home alone. At…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 19, 2021Updated: November 22, 2021Today, there is a broad range of addiction recovery programs available, but the option that most addiction treatment centers use is the 12-Step recovery model. This treatment model is backed up with decades of evidence and gives many of those…