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.

Why Getting to the Root Causes of Addiction Is Important

Jan 9, 2020 | Addiction, Recovery

Addiction is a complex disease that has been linked to several risk factors. Treating addiction is not a simple matter of getting the affected person to “just stop” using their drug of choice. It must also include getting to the root causes of addiction and treating...

Military Veterans at Higher Risk for Substance Abuse

Dec 20, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse

Serving in the military is not like any other type of career choice. It’s not just a job; it’s a unique culture and way of life that puts servicemen and women under a considerable amount of stress. It’s a culture that also has some strict rules about drug use among...

Don’t Let Negative Self-Talk Derail Your Sobriety

Dec 13, 2019 | Recovery

We All Do It – to Some Extent The term self-talk is used to refer to the inner monologue that we all have. It’s a reflection of how we feel about our own actions as well as the world around us. It’s normal to feel discouraged and upset occasionally,...

How to Turn Down Alcoholic Drinks with Confidence

Nov 30, 2019 | Alcohol Abuse, Recovery

If you’re in recovery from alcohol use disorder, you know that you have to learn new skills to navigate sobriety. One of those skills is knowing how to turn down alcohol in social situations. The person offering the drink may not realize that you are in recovery or...

Addiction and Sexual Dysfunction: an Unexpected Side Effect

Nov 12, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Abuse

There are so many issues that go along with addiction that few people stop to consider that sexual dysfunction can be a side effect of the disease as well. Many addictive drugs can impair a person’s sex drive or sexual functioning. A person living with an addiction...