Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 26, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many women today struggle with body image issues and accepting their appearance. The media often portrays unrealistic beauty and weight standards that are unattainable for many. It is not uncommon for someone to resort to…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 19, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by an unhealthy relationship to food and eating. They can impact people of any age, race, gender identity, size, and sexual orientation. However, eating disorders tend…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 2, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023A strong connection exists between experiencing physical trauma and developing a substance abuse problem. However, people are frequently quick to dismiss a situation. They might tell you to get over it already. If you are…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many young women in North Carolina, where more than 20% of 11th graders have taken prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription, want to be on the road to recovery.1 However, they do not always have…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 9, 2023Updated: February 28, 2023Viable coping methods are hard to come by. Between the surplus of self-help books released each year and all the products marketed as “embodying the pinnacle of health and wellness,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 8, 2023Updated: February 27, 2023While there is still some stigma surrounding therapy, more and more people realize that everyone can benefit from therapy. Everyone could use a little help from time to time with the problems in their life.…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 1, 2023Updated: February 27, 2023When the idea of therapy comes up, most conjure up images of two people sitting in an office engaging in an emotion-fueled dialogue on past traumas, fears, and anxieties. In reality, however, therapy looks different…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 25, 2023Updated: December 22, 2022We all know that drug addiction is a serious and complex issue. It requires professional attention, guidance, and support to overcome. But what are the options? Have you ever wondered what the longest amount of…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 16, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Young adults and adolescents face many challenges as they prepare to enter adulthood. One such challenge can be succumbing to peer pressure which increases the risk of substance abuse issues. When these problems do arise,…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 13, 2022Updated: November 23, 2022Self-harm is on the rise, especially among young women. While there are many possible reasons for this troubling trend, leading researchers and psychologists believe that trauma is the key factor in driving these vulnerable young…
