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What Is a Gateway Drug?

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 17, 2023Updated: March 21, 2023Drug use and addiction are serious issues that affect individuals, families, and communities worldwide. While some people experiment with drugs and never develop an addiction, others may find themselves unable to quit despite the negative consequences. One concept often discussed…

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How a Young Adult Treatment Center in Marietta, GA Compares to NC

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 6, 2023Updated: December 22, 2022Marietta, GA, is a picturesque county with an important place in American history. It was the site of the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War and later spurned the events leading to the creation of the Anti-Defamation League. Today,…

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Seeking Alternatives to Young Adult Rehab Programs in Atlanta, GA

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 3, 2023Updated: December 22, 2022Atlanta, Georgia, is a beautiful modern city. It is known for its baseball team, the Atlanta Braves, and as the birthplace of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. But today, like many communities across America, Atlanta is suffering from…

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The Best Rehab Centers for Young Adults

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 1, 2022Updated: December 22, 2022Addiction treatment should never take a one-size-fits-all approach. Different people require a change in how to approach treatment. Treatment should change to include treating men and women differently, as well as understanding the best ways to help older adults vs.…

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Tennessee Drug Rehab Alternatives

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 22, 2021Updated: November 1, 2021Tennessee is a state with fast-growing addiction rates among the young adult population. Even with this great need, many of the young adults in Tennessee do not receive the treatment they need for their…

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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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The Connection Between Peer Pressure and Underage Drinking

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 31, 2019Updated: May 7, 2021Peer pressure and underage drinking are extremely common problems, but they can also be extremely dangerous. Someone who starts drinking at a young age is more likely to suffer from alcoholism or drug abuse later in life. In addition, drinking…

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Teen Substance Use

Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2019Updated: May 6, 2021Unfortunately, teen substance use is a common problem. Peer pressure can influence teenagers to try drugs or alcohol initially. Over time, recreational use can turn into an addiction. Once someone has a substance use problem, rehab programs at a teen…