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.
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...
Should You Smoke During Addiction Recovery?
Should you smoke during addiction recovery? It depends on your ultimate goals. After all, nicotine is addictive. Smoking is also extremely damaging to your health. But if you’re just entering a detoxification and rehabilitation program or recently left a substance misuse facility,...
Need a Boost? These 10 Podcasts Will Motivate Your Sobriety
Okay, not all of us want to repost uplifting social media memes or tape aspirational posties to our bathroom mirror. But we certainly like to discover new ways to improve our mood and add to our motivation to stay sober and healthy....
Ready to Make a Fresh Start? Set Actionable Goals
Ready to Make a Fresh Start? Knowing how to set actionable goals is a strong mark of successful behavior no matter what you’re trying to achieve. Popular author, motivational speaker, and salesman Zig Zigler once said, “If you aim at nothing, you...
What Does It Mean to Receive a Dual Diagnosis?
A dual diagnosis occurs when someone has a mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD). Fortunately, a dual diagnosis treatment program can help. Addressing all co-occurring disorders at the same time leads to people getting the best...
Finding Connection in Your Sober Network
The power of sobriety is reinforced by many tools, but one that continues to prove most effective is to have a network of people who not only support your efforts but also encourage you to succeed. This alliance creates a nurturing circle...
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