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What Is the Best Type of Therapy for Someone Dealing With Substance Abuse?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 6, 2023Updated: February 2, 2023Substance abuse is a complex issue that affects many people, and it can be difficult to know where to turn when looking for help. When a person you love is struggling with substance abuse, it…

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Are You a Candidate for EMDR Therapy?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 20, 2021Updated: July 14, 2021Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing or EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment for people trying to recover from the trauma associated with distressing life experiences. EMDR therapy has been effective in helping the mind recover from…

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Medical Complications in Women from PTSD

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 16, 2021Updated: July 14, 2021The media often talks about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning combat veterans, which they portray as a group made up mostly of men. However, women can also develop PTSD, even if they haven’t served…

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Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Meth

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 30, 2020Updated: March 19, 2020Methamphetamine is a drug that impacts millions of families and individuals alike around the globe each year. With methamphetamine, individuals feel a rush of energy and typically feel euphoric. This makes the drug extremely appealing…

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Types Of Psychotherapy

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 5, 2019Updated: February 20, 2019Through an embrace of psychotherapy, psychologists aim to thoroughly understand their patients’ needs, employ consistent personal interaction, develop solutions, and change their patients’ negative behavior effectively. The most prominent types of psychotherapy fall into several…

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Benefits of a Rope Course

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 28, 2018Updated: December 7, 2018Many drug abuse rehab centers now provide a variety of holistic care options. The following material will cover the topic of adventure therapy in a rehab setting. It will specifically focus on the benefits of…

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Gardening as Therapy

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 3, 2018Updated: December 7, 2018Many different types of holistic therapies can be combined with standard treatment programs to offer additional benefits for those entering rehab. The following information will talk about the use of gardening in a rehab setting.…