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 19, 2022Updated: December 22, 2022Are you a woman struggling with substance or alcohol use? The recovery process may seem impossible, and you may be wondering, “what is rehab like for women?” The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® offers a…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 31, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Recovery 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 to women, they can be…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022When anxiety has a tight grip on your life, you may find yourself thinking in ways that cause you unnecessary and sometimes overwhelming mental strain. A certain level of anxiety is expected in most people,…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 1, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Overcoming a substance use disorder isn’t the same for everyone; in fact, every person in recovery has their own story, with their nuances. Everyone is different, and every single factor in your life makes your…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 29, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Anxiety disorders affect millions of women around the country in multiple ways. The most common type of anxiety disorder is generalized anxiety. This can range from mild to severe in symptomatology. Women’s anxiety is defined…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 22, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Mental health issues can affect anyone regardless of age, background, or economic standing. However, the type of mental health issues that commonly apply to men versus women is different. Acknowledging women’s mental health as separate…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 11, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Men and women experience life differently. This recognition naturally extends to addiction and how it should be treated. However, mixed-gender addiction treatment remains the norm for most addiction treatment providers. At the same time, a…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 8, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Depression is a mood disorder that can affect anyone. The signs of depression in women largely overlap with those of men. However, depression tends to occur in women at higher rates than in men. Societal…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 29, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Women across the United States struggle with mental health and addiction. Social pressure, unprocessed trauma, and life changes can lead many women to turn to substance use. Studies now show that at least half of…
