“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterday’s junk.” – Louise Smith, Author Spring cleaning is more than a housecleaning…
It is March, and staff and clients here at Red Oak Recovery® are busy preparing for the growing season ahead. Garden chores, mending the chicken coops,…
Music has long been considered a natural anti-depressant, an emotional outlet, a creative stimulus, and a tension reducer. Many studies discuss the benefit of music…
As marijuana continues to find legal and social acceptance throughout the nation, researchers are trying to determine the potential public health consequences. A new study…
When addiction took over your life, drugs or alcohol became the focus of your world. Everything you did was guided by your need. You may…
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? You don’t expect to become addicted to gambling. Going shopping for a new dress? You aren’t planning to really…
Trauma issues are often part of clients’ histories at Red Oak Recovery®, an innovative addiction treatment program for young adults struggling with substance use and…
Over 30 years ago, a team of researchers identified motivation as a prime indicator of success in recovery. Their research is the basis for the…
It’s hard to be upbeat in winter when days are short, cold, and overcast. Sometimes you just want to stay in your pajamas and avoid…
At Red Oak Recovery®, clients embrace gardening, cooking and eating as key parts of their recovery program. Nutrition plays an integral role in physical and…
