Great Oaks Recovery Center Blog

Knights in shining armor, love at first sight, and Nicholas Sparks novels are all fun in fantasy, but expecting that kind of romance to happen in reality can lead to problems. Here’s a more realistic–and potentially much more fun–life goal: to be...

If I had to choose between going to the movies or going on a scenic nature hike, you’d find me at the movie theater, waiting in line for a large popcorn with extra butter. If friends called to invite me to the beach, I’d decline and meet them later at our favorite...

Anxiety, tachycardia, full body tremors, wacky hallucinations, psychosis, and cacti: oh my! (Wait–what the heck is tachycardia? It’s a fancy word for rapid heart rate.) These, minus cacti of course, are just a few of the effects of mescaline. That’s right,...

All across the country, young people are taking part in an intense, often overwhelming party culture. It’s all too easy to participate, and partying hard is often glorified in social circles–even in academic and athletic environments. Rohypnol and Other Club...