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Is My Loved One Using Cocaine?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 14, 2022Updated: December 29, 2021Cocaine is a stimulant drug whose use boosts energy levels and produces a euphoric high. Its use is entirely illegal in the United States and poses many physical and psychological…

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How to Practice Holistic Healing at Home

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 31, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Holistic healing practices are a set of approaches to health that consider the mind, body, soul, and environment. While at first glance, they may sound like just a trendy fad,…

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4 Mental Health Resolutions for the New Year

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 29, 2021Updated: December 29, 2021Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? Why not make good mental health practices top on your list? By actively working to improve your mood and care for your mental…

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3 Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 11, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Cheer is not always the prevailing emotion at the holidays. Many people experience serious holiday blues that are more than just an isolated bad mental health day. Getting out of…

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Staying Sober for the Holidays

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 7, 2021Updated: December 21, 2021For anyone recovering or dealing with addiction, the holidays are a trying time. It’s common for people to get together during the holidays with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also…

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Overcoming Disordered Eating Triggers During the Holidays

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: December 1, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Food and family are two hallmarks of the holiday season. Sharing big meals is often a staple of family get-togethers and holiday celebrations. For people struggling who suffer from disordered…

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Avoiding Anxiety Triggers on Thanksgiving

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: November 25, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Thanksgiving is a time to gather and celebrate with family and loved ones. In theory, it allows people to reflect on what they are grateful for while enjoying some good…

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Ways Yoga Can Improve Addiction Recovery

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 23, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Yoga is a holistic treatment that can help those in recovery heal both their mind and their body. Yoga involves breathing exercises, postures, guided imagery, and meditation to enhance overall…

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Addressing Your Disordered Eating Before the Holidays

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: November 20, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Holiday festivities often encourage eating and drinking alcohol in quantities that would otherwise be discouraged. Those with disordered eating likely feel a great deal of stress and anxiety leading up…

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Benefits of Attending Long-Term Rehab

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: November 13, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Some issues take longer than others to resolve. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery® offers long-term rehab programs that can extend 90 days or more as necessary. Three months may…