What Is Art Therapy?
Whereas other forms of therapy focus on open dialogue as a tool for emotional expression, art therapy prefers creation as its primary way of expression. For more information on art…
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Signs You Are Self-Medicating with Alcohol
Struggling with emotional or mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to seek relief from the pain. For some, alcohol may seem like a quick and easy escape.…
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Finding Veteran Mental Health Services
Wondering if there’s a place where your unique experiences as a young woman veteran are truly understood? You’re not alone—and there’s help out there just for you. Many veterans may…
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3 Ways Alcohol Addiction Affects the Body
Women can start to have alcohol-related issues sooner and at lower drinking amounts than men.1 Alcohol addiction can affect your brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. Our alcohol treatment…
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How to Protect Your Mental Health During the Holidays
The holiday season, a time often associated with joy and celebration with family and close friends, can sometimes present challenges for mental health. Parents and children may feel pressure to…
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When to Seek Help for Anxiety
Women are twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder.1 At The Willows at Red Oak Recovery®, we focus first on helping women manage health conditions, including anxiety.…
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Coping Skills You Learn in Depression Treatment
When living with depression, it can seem like there is no way out, and therein lies one of the main obstacles to combating it. The longer you isolate yourself from…
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How Long Does Fentanyl Withdrawal Last for Women? Timeline and Symptoms
Medical emergency: If you or someone near you may be experiencing a fentanyl overdose, call 911 immediately. Signs can include slow or stopped breathing, blue lips or fingertips, and unresponsiveness.…
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What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?
Functional alcoholism often goes undetected by family members, friends, and even healthcare professionals. People living with functional alcoholism may appear to have their lives together on the surface – holding…
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What Is a Process Addiction?
Addictions can manifest in various forms, not just through substance misuse but also through compulsive behaviors known as process addictions. Understanding what a process addiction is and how it affects…
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