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…
If you are a young adult in recovery from disordered eating, you may be wary of the approaching holiday celebrations. How will you be able…
If you’ve bought into the myth that you must use drugs or alcohol to “spur your creativity,” you’re not alone. For decades, artists, musicians and…
One size does not fit all when it comes to alcohol and addiction treatment. You are an individual, and the treatment model that works for…
For young people working their way through addiction treatment, a smoking habit may seem like the “lesser of evils.” Not so. In addition to cancer…
Autumn at Red Oak Recovery® is filled with activity as we harvest the last bounty of our garden and mountain orchard. All hands join in…
For many recovering addicts, and particularly for young people, the transition back home from a treatment facility can be a very challenging time. Experts note…
While addiction is an issue that affects just about every imaginable demographic group, research has shown that there are stark differences in the respective addiction…