Great Oaks Recovery Center Blog
The Great Oaks blog includes both informative and personal articles related to addiction, recovery, alcoholism, and so much more. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime at (877) 977-3268.
Preserving Memories: How Addictive Substances May Affect Memory
Can you remember what you learned in school about memory? Maybe not. But you’re probably well aware that you use memory for just about everything in life. What is Memory? Memory is the mechanism our brain uses to encode, store, and retrieve information that is both...
Ativan: Its Function and Failures
Do you have a friend or family member who swears by Ativan? Have you used it and found it to be a miracle drug? Do you have zero idea what it is? What Do You Know About Ativan? In today’s post, we’ll explore Ativan: its composition, its purpose, and its shortcomings....
Making Vicodin Visible
In 2013, Vicodin made a big splash in Food and Drug Administrations offices all over the country. With millions of Americans hooked on opioid-based prescription drugs, citizens and lawmakers alike thought it was high time to do something about the legal opioid...
Getting Over Oxycodone
OxyContin, Oxycet, Oxycodone, oh my! Before diving into the tough stuff, let’s clarify some terms. Oxycodone is an opiate that is an active ingredient in pain medications. OxyContin is a brand-name medication that contains oxycodone (Percocet is another one). When...
Consciously Cozy: Making a Warm, Welcoming Recovery Environment
Addiction involves an array of factors. Genetics, childhood experiences, and physical environment are among a few. While we have no control over the genes that we inherit or the experiences we have as children, we can adjust our physical environment to promote...
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