Self-Harm Rising Amongst Young Women
Self-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…
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What to Expect from Our Recovery Management Program
The recovery management program at The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® is focused on helping individuals not just overcome addiction, but also rebuild and improve their lives. Through a combination…
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How Can Animal Assisted Therapy Help with Trauma?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is well-known that many animals are incredibly intuitive animals that can sense and respond to the emotions of people. Traumas are difficult to recover from because they often cause…
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The Connection Between Women and Addiction
Both 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…
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How Long Is Long-Term Alcohol Rehab?
The occasional use of alcohol is not a problem for many people. However, others are unable to control the amount of their drinking, and they develop an alcohol addiction. For…
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Psychological and Mental Health Effects of Isolation
The last few years have changed how many of us think about mental health and mental health treatment. The COVID pandemic caused many people to change how they work and…
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Best Residential Treatment Programs for PTSD
When people experience a traumatic event, some develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to cope with the trauma. Although not all people who face trauma also experience PTSD, a majority of…
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Unique Challenges Women Face in Sobriety
Recovery can be difficult for anyone, but women often face unique challenges that their male counterparts may not. Past trauma, motherhood, issues in the workplace—while these challenges are not exclusive…
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Symptoms and Signs of Trauma in Women
Substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns are often rooted in trauma. Trauma is a response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that shatters your sense of security.…
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Stimulant Overdose Symptoms and Signs
Stimulants 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 to…
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