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What Happens in Heroin Addiction Treatment?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 15, 2021Updated: August 31, 2021Heroin detox uses medication-assisted therapy to help you with withdrawal symptoms. If you attempt to detox on your own, your tolerance for the drug may have unexpectedly decreased, which could put you at risk of…

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How Aftercare Can Support Your Recovery

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 10, 2021Updated: August 31, 2021Those who have an aftercare program as part of their recovery are three times more likely to stay off alcohol and drugs than those who don’t have a post-treatment plan in place or decline to…

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Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2021Updated: August 31, 2021People observe World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10 of each year since its inaugural year in 2003. It is a collaboration between the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), the World Health Organization…

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Finding Anxiety Treatment Centers for Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 30, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021Anxiety is one of the most misunderstood disorders, affecting more than 40 million people each year. It is the most common mental illness in the United States and comes in many forms, each with its…

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Coping Skills You Learn in Depression Treatment

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 24, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021When suffering from depression, it seems like there is no way out, and therein lies one of the main obstacles to combating it. The longer you isolate yourself from family and friends, the heavier the…

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Adjusting to a Long-Term Rehab Center

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 19, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021Many think that 30 days is all you need to kick the habit, but the evidence shows that for most people, a three-month stay in a treatment center is the most effective length of time…

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Qualities to Look for in Rehabilitation for Women

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 12, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021When women struggle with addiction, they need treatment that specifically addresses the trauma, mental health concerns, and other underlying factors that may have caused it. Unfortunately, many treatment centers today offer a cookie-cutter approach that…

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How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 4, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021Heroin addiction is a major problem in the United States. To make matters worse, few people seek the help that they need to manage it, especially women. Why don’t people seek treatment for heroin addiction?…

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What to Expect From EMDR Therapy: Benefits and Side Effects

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 1, 2021Updated: August 13, 2021In order to find out what to expect from EMDR therapy, it is important to know how it works. Therapists use this therapy to help patients with mental distress. It is commonly recommended for those…

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