There are several professions with a high rate of substance abuse due to the stress and emotional toll these jobs create. Many large organizations today offer mental health services and time off for therapy. Still, many people use drugs and alcohol to cope with the pressures of working in a fast-paced or dangerous career field.…
Addiction is a chronic disease. There is no cure for it; however, a supportive sober network, commitment to adjusting thought and behavioral patterns, and an overarching desire to be sober will help you relapse and stay on recovery. For many recovered addicts, an aftercare or alumni program can help keep them living sober and also…
The opioid epidemic in the US has brought issues of abuse and dependence to the attention of the public and touched many families. When we know how to detect the signs of opioid abuse and dependence, you could save a life. The first and most important thing to know is that dependence on opioids can…
For many people, drug addiction accompanies other health problems. Many people feel surprised to learn they also need help for a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or a personality disorder. Through Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Center, you receive the highest quality of treatment for all of your conditions at once. Call rehabs now to learn…
Does Insurance Cover Rehab? A common question that people have about addiction treatment is, “Does insurance cover rehab?” After all, not everyone can afford the expense of rehab without some form of financial help. In order to fully understand the answer, you have to understand government regulations. Thanks to government regulations, insurance companies have to…
LONG-TERM REHAB LETS THE BODY HEAL Drug and alcohol addiction causes damage to the body physically and requires a rehab center. This includes damage to organs, development of inflammation, and malnutrition. In a long-term setting, it’s possible to work to overcome these challenges in a safe place. REBUILDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TAKES TIME There’s ample…
The teen years are unique among the life stages in that more changes occur, physically, mentally, emotionally, during these few years than at any other time. The turbulence that such rapid changes can create, combined with the fact that adolescent brains are still developing until into the mid-twenties, makes it challenging for both kids and…
A dual diagnosis occurs when both a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem co-occur. People often self-medicate when dealing with mental health issues which then exacerbates the initial complication. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis treatment. Our experienced master’s level substance abuse and mental health clinicians can help you tackle both…
Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious problem. If you thought that people with drug and alcohol dependency issues don’t hold down jobs, this isn’t the case. Millions of Americans with addiction issues go to work. However, using has negative consequences that impact their ability to be productive and safe. Impaired judgment and a…
The effects of drug addiction range widely from one person to the next. If you think about the fact that these drugs are made up of dangerous chemicals and toxins that your body cannot handle, it may be clear why they cause such a significant change in your health. If you, like many others, are…