Alcohol addiction and mental health are a dangerous combination. The physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse are two times greater in people with mental illness than others. The longer alcohol dependency continues, the greater the risk of developing a psychological disorder. Find an alcohol addiction treatment program specializing in co-occurring disorders if you suspect…
If someone is a functioning alcoholic, it means that they are managing to give the appearance of keeping up with their obligations despite their addiction. Millions of Americans are considered so-called “functional alcoholics”. They go through their daily motions while hiding a secret. Without treatment, over time, an alcohol use disorder damages relationships with those…
As a rule, recovery from alcohol addiction starts with a period of detox or detoxification. At the beginning of detox, you stop drinking. When you take this necessary step, you can expect to experience consequences in the form of withdrawal symptoms. Among the most typical symptoms of withdrawal are intense cravings for more alcohol. Unless…
Addiction is a life-threatening disease. It can affect one’s health, family members, career plans, and finances. Yet, no matter how severe the symptoms are, it is never too late to seek help and professional intervention. With the right amount of care, medical attention, therapy, and emotional support, lifelong recovery and sobriety is possible for everyone.…
For many people, drug addiction accompanies other health problems. Many people feel surprised to learn they also need help for a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or a personality disorder. Through Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Center, you receive the highest quality of treatment for all of your conditions at once. Call rehabs now to learn…
Does Insurance Cover Rehab? A common question that people have about addiction treatment is, “Does insurance cover rehab?” After all, not everyone can afford the expense of rehab without some form of financial help. In order to fully understand the answer, you have to understand government regulations. Thanks to government regulations, insurance companies have to…
LONG-TERM REHAB LETS THE BODY HEAL Drug and alcohol addiction causes damage to the body physically and requires a rehab center. This includes damage to organs, development of inflammation, and malnutrition. In a long-term setting, it’s possible to work to overcome these challenges in a safe place. REBUILDING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TAKES TIME There’s ample…
The teen years are unique among the life stages in that more changes occur, physically, mentally, emotionally, during these few years than at any other time. The turbulence that such rapid changes can create, combined with the fact that adolescent brains are still developing until into the mid-twenties, makes it challenging for both kids and…
A dual diagnosis occurs when both a mental health disorder and substance abuse problem co-occur. People often self-medicate when dealing with mental health issues which then exacerbates the initial complication. The Willows at Red Oak Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis treatment. Our experienced master’s level substance abuse and mental health clinicians can help you tackle both…
Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious problem. If you thought that people with drug and alcohol dependency issues don’t hold down jobs, this isn’t the case. Millions of Americans with addiction issues go to work. However, using has negative consequences that impact their ability to be productive and safe. Impaired judgment and a…