Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 20, 2016Updated: June 20, 2018It’s likely not too shocking that trauma and addiction are intertwined. In fact, trauma has been linked with drug abuse as well as with overeating, compulsive sexual behavior, and other types of addiction. And the connection is most profound among…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 28, 2016Updated: December 19, 2022Trauma issues are often part of clients’ histories at Red Oak Recovery, an innovative addiction treatment program for young adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health issues. For this reason, the entire clinical team and other key staff…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 23, 2015Updated: March 3, 2022The internet is overrun with animal videos and cute animal memes: evidence of our love for animal antics. Now, therapists are using the human affinity for animals as a treatment pathway for mental and physical conditions, including addiction—and the results…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 18, 2015Updated: May 7, 2021One size does not fit all when it comes to alcohol and addiction treatment. You are an individual, and the treatment model that works for you will be based on your unique characteristics and experiences. Addiction counselors and clinicians are…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 26, 2015Updated: November 17, 2022While men are more likely than women to become chemically dependent, women face unique challenges throughout their addiction and recovery. Biological, emotional, relational, and societal factors differ between the genders, so it’s important that addiction specialists understand the unique needs…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 12, 2014Updated: December 19, 2022Red Oak Recovery, a leading young adult drug and alcohol treatment center, is pleased to announce the opening of its women’s substance use and co-occurring treatment program on August 15, 2014. This clinically sophisticated program and trauma-informed care is designed…