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What Is the Definition of a Gateway Drug?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 28, 2024Updated: March 5, 2024What is a gateway drug? The definition of a gateway drug never changes. However, the substances that experts consider to be gateway drugs are up for debate. Most importantly, though, people need to understand the…

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Signs of Cocaine Addiction

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 26, 2024Updated: March 5, 2024Cocaine use can take over a person’s life.  Due to its addictive nature, it is important to recognize the signs of cocaine addiction. Call our women’s cocaine addiction treatment at 855.773.0614 today. The Willows at…

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Common Signs of PTSD in Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 25, 2023Updated: January 5, 2024While trauma can happen to anyone, women may experience different types of trauma than men. Additionally, women who experience trauma have a greater chance than men of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It’s important to…

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Coping Skills for Substance Abuse Triggers

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 9, 2023Updated: January 18, 2024The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® in Asheville, North Carolina, proudly provides comprehensive and compassionate treatment for women living with addiction, mental health disorders, or both. Our team teaches coping skills for women so they…

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What Are the Most Addictive Painkillers?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 9, 2023Updated: January 5, 2024Doctors prescribe many prescription painkillers, but there are also a number of opioids that people buy on the streets. Whether people get these drugs from a doctor or from a dealer, they can all lead…

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What Are the Different Types of Eating Disorders?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 26, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many women today struggle with body image issues and accepting their appearance. The media often portrays unrealistic beauty and weight standards that are unattainable for many. It is not uncommon for someone to resort to…

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What Are the Benefits of Disordered Eating Treatment?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 19, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023An eating disorder is a mental health condition characterized by an unhealthy relationship to food and eating. They can impact people of any age, race, gender identity, size, and sexual orientation. However, eating disorders tend…

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How to Stop Using Prescription Drugs

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 12, 2023Updated: April 27, 2023Many people take prescription medications to treat various conditions and ailments. Prescription drugs can be an effective treatment when used as they are intended. Unfortunately, rates of prescription drug misuse continue to rise in communities…

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