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Drug Overdose Symptoms to Look Out For

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 23, 2019Updated: March 19, 2020Each year, tens of thousands of Americans die from a drug overdose. Drug overdoses claimed an estimated 70,000 US lives in 2017, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The danger of drug…

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Overcoming the Myths About Drugs and Recovering from Addiction

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 9, 2019Updated: December 30, 2019Mind-altering substances have been around since the early days, and individuals at every age and walk of life may fall prey to the pleasures of intoxication. The substance abuse treatment in North Carolina has found many…

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Mental Illness Statistics and Their Relation to Substance Use

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 2, 2019Updated: December 30, 2019Mental illness statistics in the United States show that it is a national problem. People from every region and background struggle with mental health issues. Conditions like anxiety and depression tend to be the most…

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Techniques

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 26, 2019Updated: November 8, 2021Thanks to technology, the medical industry has been able to create psychotropic drugs. However, these drugs come with severe side effects. On the one hand, these drugs are essential. On the other hand, the side…

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How to Stop Drinking

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 11, 2019Updated: March 19, 2020Alcoholism is a disease as old as alcohol itself, affecting millions of Americans each year. As alcohol abuse progresses, it becomes life-threatening. If you’re a woman struggling with alcohol abuse and want to know how…

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Psychological Dependence and Drugs

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 7, 2019Updated: April 2, 2020Have you been using drugs to get away from your problems? Maybe you suffered physical or emotional trauma, or you have an eating disorder. Over time, you have become dependent on drugs and have developed…

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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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