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.
Know H.A.L.T. and Know Yourself
If you completed an inpatient rehabilitation program, hopefully you received a continuum of care plan that outlines points specific to your recovery. Identifying primary triggers was probably part of this process, too, so you could apply new learned behaviors as coping mechanisms....
How the Tactical Recovery Program Helps Veterans
Although stress, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction rates are high for professionals in the military, law enforcement, and emergency response, many Veterans and first responders don’t seek help for drug and alcohol misuse because they’re not confident their unique situations...
Overcoming Loneliness in Sobriety
Many aspects of sobriety improve your life in many ways. However, it’s not uncommon to feel a bit adrift if your healthier life choices take you away from certain people, places, and activities. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to expand your support...
Addiction to OxyContin: Causes and Solutions
OxyContin is a type of opioid that is often prescribed to treat significant or chronic pain. Because of its addictive qualities, OxyContin is often misused. If you have an OxyContin addiction, it’s critical to receive treatment for it. That treatment may include...
Expand Your Sober Support Network
Choosing a sober life requires perseverance. Your decisions to stay the course are necessary, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be moments when you feel isolated in recovery. So it’s essential to expand your sober support network with people you can rely...
Do Positive Affirmations Really Work?
The power of affirmations is a wonderful discussion topic with many facets. Many people are surprised to learn there’s some science behind the practice, but does this truly answer the question as to whether positive affirmations really work? It depends on your...
Alcohol Addiction: Risks, Consequences, and Treatment Options
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction, can impact anyone. Some people are predisposed to the development of addiction while others may consume alcohol without this risk. Alcohol addiction can occur as a result of many underlying factors, including mental health disorders, genetic disorders, and...
8 Signs It’s Time to Return to Rehab
Symptoms of relapse can be quite pronounced, such as actively using drugs or alcohol. Or there might be more of an undercurrent of discontent or excessive stress that creates a domino warning effect. Take this message...
Finding the Right Therapy for You
Not everyone has access to quality mental health care. Mental Health America (MHA) reports that more than 50 percent of adults with mental illnesses receive no treatment. For many people managing alcohol use disorder (AUD) and substance use disorder (SUD), mental health...
Managing Chronic Pain in Addiction Recovery
Physicians face many challenges when people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD) experience chronic pain. There’s a great need to provide adequate relief, but not so much that someone might experience a relapse. Knowing how to understand the...
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