Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 15, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Having a dual diagnosis is increasingly common in rehab programs across the country. Today, nearly half of people struggling to overcome addiction also have a co-occurring disorder. These conditions can include depression, bipolar disorder,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 5, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021People 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 treatment?” This question can…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 1, 2021Updated: October 5, 2021There is a strong connection between mental health conditions and drug addiction. In instances where a mental issue and drug problem occur together, it is crucial to treat both conditions at the same time…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 27, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Struggling with your mental well-being while juggling relationships, responsibilities, and obligations can make it feel like you’re drowning and struggling to catch a single breath. Everything may seem fine for a while, but as it is with most of the…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 17, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Most 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 addiction, incarceration, poverty, and unemployment. Undiagnosed PTSD dramatically diminishes the…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 15, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022When 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 challenges. One disorder can change the course of the other,…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 29, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021From 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 the first time and taking on financial responsibilities and full-time…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 17, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021The 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 high risk for substance use. Sadly, many of these people…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 1, 2021Updated: May 18, 2021One out of five American adults experiences mental illnesses each year. An estimated two out of three people or more will have a mental illness at some point in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many people do not get help because of…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 25, 2021Updated: April 27, 2021Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health disorder that involves intense mood swings between extreme highs and severe lows. Many people with this disorder struggle with symptoms daily if they don’t receive treatment. Sometimes, that leads to substance use as…