Many people dealing with substance use or addiction also have a mental health condition such as anxiety. While a dual-diagnosis of this type is common,…
Depression and addiction can often occur together in the same person. Successfully treating both conditions requires a good understanding of what each process entails. An…
Depression and addiction go hand in hand. Therapists call it a dual diagnosis. You can’t treat one without also caring for the other. Here’s what…
Opioid deaths are on the rise. Abuse of prescription pain pills is on the upswing, too. Young adults are among the most vulnerable. A good…
Red Oak Recovery® is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Dr. Brady Schroer! We know that Dr. Schroer will be an excellent addition to…
A lot of treatment options are available when it comes to addiction. To adequately treat the disease, however, people have to deal with underlying issues.…
Right now, there’s an addiction epidemic in the United States, and it’s not only illicit drugs that are a problem. Currently, more people are dying…
Many people want to know the answer to the question, “Is alcohol a depressant?” After a few drinks, most people feel upbeat. Despite the way…
Substance use has quickly become an epidemic in our society. While many who suffer from substance use remain in denial about their problem, the numbers…
Addiction is a chronic brain disease that requires substantial substance use treatment. One of the most common approaches includes mental health treatment. Exactly what is…