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: 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: June 16, 2015Updated: October 11, 2021Opiates (also called narcotics or opioids) are a class of prescription painkillers with the potential to become highly addictive. Typically prescribed for post-surgical recovery or moderate to severe pain, opiate use has become an epidemic among young adults. The National…
Added By Red Oak RecoveryRed Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 30, 2015Updated: September 12, 2019By the time an individual enters an addiction treatment facility, their addictions have likely taken a toll on their overall health. A large percentage of addicts are malnourished, and haven’t been getting proper nutrition in their bodies for some time.…
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…