by greatoaks | Aug 30, 2018 | News |
Great Oaks Recovery Center in Egypt, Texas, has been awarded a three-year accreditation from the Joint Commission. Great Oaks underwent a rigorous onsite evaluation to earn this accreditation. Founded in 2014, Great Oaks offers a multi-disciplinary treatment approach...
by greatoaks | Apr 24, 2017 | Addiction |
Through exploring the way drugs and alcohol act on the brain’s chemistry, scientists have come a long way in understanding addiction. They have found that long-term drug use leads to changes in the brain, especially in areas that are crucial to a person’s judgment,...
by greatoaks | Apr 13, 2017 | Addiction |
Over the last century, views on the problem of addiction have evolved. Scientists began researching addictive behavior in the 1930s and, at that time, there were many misconceptions about the nature of addiction. The most common of these misunderstandings was that...
by greatoaks | Mar 30, 2017 | Recovery |
Houston is home to a number of places you can visit without having to indulge in alcohol. If you are interested in having fun while maintaining your sobriety or you’re just looking for a more family-friendly outing, you might consider checking out the following sober...
by greatoaks | Mar 22, 2017 | Recovery |
Beginning a journey into recovery can be a daunting proposition. Once you decide recovery is necessary, you will likely need help determining how to overcome recovery obstacles. Many of the barriers will lie within you. You may feel a great deal of fear: fear of...
