A new study* published in the March 2016 issue of the journal Clinical Psychological Science found statistically significant links between heavy marijuana use and reduced…
Statistically significant relationships have been found between substance use and disordered eating since food addictions work through the same neurological pleasure centers as alcohol and…
RED OAK RECOVERY APPOINTS MAUREEN MacCONNELL, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, MA Clinical Psych, AS PROGRAM DIRECTOR of THE WILLOWS at RED OAK RECOVERY?: A WOMEN’S HOLISTIC…
“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…