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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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Physical Effects of Seasonal Depression in Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 21, 2021Updated: December 21, 2021Seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder or SAD, is the same as depression, except its onset follows a seasonal pattern. It is most common in fall and winter when…

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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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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…

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3 Gateway Drugs to Be Cautious Of

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 5, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021When someone mentions gateway drugs, they’re talking about certain habit-forming substances resulting in dependency and addiction. These substances have the potential to lead individuals to use other, more dangerous substances.…

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Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms To Look For During Recovery

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 30, 2021Updated: October 15, 2021It’s essential to learn the signs of opiate withdrawal so that you can take the proper steps toward proper medical intervention. If a person has stopped using opiates and has…

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Long and Short Term Opioid Side Effects

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: October 23, 2021Updated: October 15, 2021The opioid epidemic has become a well-known national problem. It makes news headlines daily. While we had begun to make progress on this recently, tragically, the pandemic made us take…

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What Are Heroin Overdose Symptoms?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 19, 2021Updated: October 15, 2021The opioid epidemic is sadly no stranger to the American household. Almost anyone you meet either has a direct connection to a family member or knows someone personally who has…

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North Carolina Drug Rehab Centers for Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByWesley CulpepperWesley Culpepper read morePublished: October 14, 2021Updated: October 15, 2021If you or your loved one is struggling with the challenges associated with addiction, please know that you are not alone and help is available. The Willows at Red Oak…