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How to Practice Patience in Any Situation to Maintain Sobriety

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 20, 2020Updated: January 13, 2020Part of your North Carolina relapse prevention plan should include learning how to practice patience as well as attending women’s addiction treatment programs and developing coping skills in Asheville. If you struggle with patience, The…

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Stages of Addiction and Recovery

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 4, 2019Updated: March 19, 2020Addiction is a disease that negatively impacts millions of families and individuals alike daily. Approximately 21 million Americans admit to having at least one addiction. Knowing how to cope with and face addiction with proper…

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The Top Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 28, 2019Updated: November 4, 2019Many people resort to using synthetic drugs for recreational use, which can lead to addictions and dependency. Synthetic drugs are created in labs and can have a unique effect on the brain and behavior. If…

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The Benefits of Individual Therapy for Treating Substance Abuse

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 1, 2019Updated: November 4, 2019Substance abuse is a complex issue where chicken-and-egg situations are often present. Did lack of self-esteem cause the dependency, or did an inability to kick the habit lead to low self-esteem? When you seek therapy…

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Codeine Addiction Treatment

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 3, 2019Updated: August 23, 2022When it comes to controlling a cough, nothing works like prescription cough syrup. However, it also numbs pain thanks to the codeine that the medication contains. Although codeine is effective, it can also lead to…

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Union Members Addiction Treatment

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 13, 2019Updated: April 17, 2020The relationship between union members and addiction treatment centers is a rocky one. In the past, some rehab centers used scams to drain as much out of their health insurance as possible. However, not all…