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The Connection Between Women and Addiction

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: October 27, 2022Both men and women have an equal degree of risk for developing substance abuse or addiction. However, there may be very different reasons behind the development of these problems between the genders.If you are a…

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Common Co-Occurring Issues Women Face

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 22, 2020Updated: September 2, 2020If you’re a woman dealing with drug or alcohol dependency, and you also have a behavior disorder, you have a dual diagnosis. Co-occurring issues are not uncommon, but it can complicate the treatment process.To provide…

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National Health Education Week 2018 Oct 16th – 20th

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 1, 2018Updated: November 2, 2018Since 1995, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has done National Health Education week with the Department of Health. This takes place the third week of October each year to increase awareness about public…

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Childhood Trauma: How it Affects Adults

Added ByThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryThe Willows at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 13, 2018Updated: March 19, 2020You have heard that “children are resilient.” While true, you should never consider childhood trauma a minor issue. Whether it stems from abuse, neglect, or loss, trauma can affect someone decades later. Drug and alcohol…