Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 21, 2020Updated: January 13, 2021Benzodiazepine, or benzos, is a sedative type that many people rely on to manage mental health symptoms. It is not entirely healthy or safe for its users as it is also associated with dependence. But,…
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…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 25, 2020Updated: February 25, 2020According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2 million people had an opioid use disorder in 2018 alone. The state has enforced different protocols to help reduce the number of overdoses and…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 10, 2020Updated: March 5, 2020Many people do not know enough about alcohol and substance abuse. Some might ask, “Is alcohol a drug?” and “What are the effects of alcohol? Alcohol is a drug that reduces a person’s ability to…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 5, 2020Updated: February 25, 2020Civilizations around the world have used the benefits of intoxicating remedies for years. However, in recent years, we have seen a rise in the use of some substances outside of its intended purpose. People seeking…
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…
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…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 21, 2019Updated: April 17, 2020While society tends to place a significant focus on fentanyl abuse, many fail to understand the dangers of Carfentanil. This substance is a potent sedative that veterinarians use to sedate large animals. The drug is…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 11, 2019Updated: June 6, 2022In 2016, over 940,000 Americans said that they used heroin in the past year. Unfortunately, this number continues to grow. To make matters worse, few people seek the help that they need from a heroin…
Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 3, 2019Updated: August 23, 2022When it comes to controlling a cough, nothing works like prescription cough syrup. However, it also numbs pain thanks to the codeine that the medication contains. Although codeine is effective, it can also lead to…
