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Benefits of Seeking Psychotherapy for Addiction

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 25, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Today, many people living with addiction have co-occurring disorders, which means their mental health affects their addiction and vice versa. Many think addiction exists in a bubble, unaffected by life circumstances or brain chemistry.…

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Finding Wilderness Therapy for Addiction in NC

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 11, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021Recovery doesn’t have to be boring. With the wilderness therapy program offered here at Red Oak Recovery, recovery is possible, making addiction treatment engaging and enjoyable for clients.The goal of wilderness therapy is to allow our clients to connect with…

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Best Wilderness Therapy Programs for Young Adults

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 15, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021Overcoming addiction takes more than just evidence-based treatment. Sometimes people need programs that heal their minds, bodies, and spirits. That’s what wilderness therapy programs provide. With that said, what are wilderness therapy programs for young adults?At Red Oak Recovery, we…

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3 Benefits of Adventure Therapy

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 11, 2020Updated: October 7, 2021Adventure therapy may sound like something you’d encounter during a vacation to a national park. If you’re picturing a horseback ride into the Grand Canyon, you’re a little off-course, although you’re heading in the right direction. Adventure therapy does include…

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Are Men’s Drug Rehab Centers in Raleigh, NC Right for Me?

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 20, 2019Updated: March 3, 2022In a world of growing concern surrounding drug addiction, more and more programs and rehab centers are available for those in need. However, with so many rehabs around, it can be intimidating to make a decision regarding treatment. For those…

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Therapeutic Recreation and Pain Relief

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2017Updated: November 13, 2018North Carolina is one of the many US states struggling with an opioid epidemic. Individuals in recovery may experience pain while working toward sobriety. Thankfully, rehabilitation facilities are beginning to use therapeutic recreation to combat pain. Understanding how it works may…

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Pill Popping & Prescription Drug Abuse

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 26, 2015Updated: June 28, 2019The statistics are staggering. At just five percent of the world’s population, the U.S. consumed 75% of the world’s prescription drugs in 2010. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 54.2% of people taking prescription drugs got them from…