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How to Stop Using Prescription Drugs

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet 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…

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What Is the Best Type of Therapy for Someone Dealing With Substance Abuse?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 6, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Substance abuse is a complex issue that affects many people, and it can be difficult to know where to turn when looking for help. When a person you love is struggling with substance abuse, it…

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What Are the Symptoms of Dual Diagnosis in Women?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet 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…

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Why Sober Living Homes are Important for Long-Term Success

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 24, 2022Updated: December 2, 2022It is no secret that addiction is a powerful disease. What may be less well known, however, is the fact that addiction is very tough to conquer by yourself. This is especially true when it…

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The Connection Between Women and Addiction

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: October 27, 2022Both men and women have an equal degree of risk for developing substance abuse or addiction. However, there may be very different reasons behind the development of these problems between the genders.If you are a…

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Coping Skills for Substance Abuse Triggers

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet 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…

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How to Tell if Someone Is Addicted to Painkillers

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet 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…

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Stimulant Overdose Symptoms and Signs

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 25, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Stimulants speed up messages from the brain to the nervous system. They can motivate and create feelings of joy and pleasure. This can be especially popular among women looking…