Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 9, 2023Updated: March 21, 2023Failure to Launch Syndrome (FTLS) is a condition that affects young men in particular, making it difficult for them to transition into adulthood. It can manifest itself in a variety of ways, from difficulty finding and maintaining employment to an…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 8, 2023Updated: February 17, 2023Teenagers and young adults often face challenges related to school, connecting with peers, and figuring out what they want to accomplish in life. The stress of trying to navigate these issues can take a toll on a young adult’s mental…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 3, 2023Updated: February 17, 2023When it comes to grief, men and women grieve differently. Studies have shown that men, generally speaking, tend to grieve in isolation and silence. In young adult males, this tendency may even be more exaggerated due to feelings of awkwardness.…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 30, 2023Updated: December 26, 2022When you’ve experienced trauma, it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. You may feel like you’re constantly on edge, reliving the experience over and over again in your mind. You may feel numb and disconnected…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 24, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022If you are struggling with the effects of trauma, you are not alone. Many people have experienced some form of trauma in their lives, and it can take a toll on your mental…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Sharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 30, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Today, behavioral therapy is increasingly popular for addiction recovery. Doctors and therapists no longer believe that addiction exists alone. Behavioral therapy is a particularly effective treatment for those who are suffering from addiction and…
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.…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored By Doug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 28, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Young men across the United States struggle with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Social pressures, fear of failure, and low self-esteem lead young men to drug use or process addictions like video games or…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 31, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Often, when people are battling addiction, they aren’t fighting alone. There are family members and friends in the trenches with them, day in and day out. It’s very fortunate to be surrounded by people who care about you. However, when…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 30, 2021Updated: October 8, 2021Finding group therapy in North Carolina may not be complicated. However, finding a group therapy program that works for you may be challenging. Recovery is different for everyone, so not every group therapy program is going to work for all…