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How to Stop Using Prescription Drugs

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 12, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many people take prescription medications to treat various conditions and ailments. Prescription drugs can be an effective treatment when used as they are intended. Unfortunately, rates of prescription drug misuse continue to rise in communities across the…

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What Are the Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis in Women?

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 11, 2023Updated: December 22, 2022Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a term used to describe people struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. It is estimated that nearly eight million people in the United States have both an addiction…

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Coping Skills for Substance Abuse Triggers

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 9, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022The Willows at Red Oak Recovery in Asheville, North Carolina, proudly provides comprehensive and compassionate treatment for women living with addiction, mental health disorders, or both. Our team teaches women coping skills so they can rely on…

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How to Tell if Someone Is Addicted to Painkillers

Added ByThe Willows at Red OakThe Willows at Red OakMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 1, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Prescription painkillers are some of the most commonly-prescribed medications today. While not always synonymous, opioids are typically what is being discussed when it comes to prescription painkillers. Being addicted to painkillers is an increasingly common phenomenon, which…