At Cedar Oaks Wellness Center, we are thrilled to announce that our August 2026 Acorn Award has been presented to Jeff Kokernak from our Culinary & Dietary Services team. This monthly award celebrates team members who represent the very...
Every September, communities across the United States observe National Recovery Month. Created to increase awareness of mental health and substance use disorders, this national campaign celebrates the millions of Americans who are living in...
When someone struggles with addiction, the underlying cause is rarely just about the substance itself. For millions of adults, addiction is deeply intertwined with underlying mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress...
Taking the step toward quitting alcohol is one of the most transformative health decisions a person can make. Many individuals enter early recovery expecting immediate physical rewards: clearer skin, boosted energy, reduced anxiety, and deep,...
Living with or loving someone who struggles with severe alcohol dependence is an emotionally exhausting experience. When that struggle is accompanied by explosive anger, verbal hostility, and intense denial, family members often feel like they are...
Recognizing that you or someone you love may be struggling with a substance use disorder is a profound, brave, and often terrifying moment. Once you accept that help is needed, however, a new set of overwhelming questions quickly arises: Where do I...
When a medical professional prescribes a medication to manage severe chronic pain, an anxiety disorder, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is usually a vital, carefully measured step toward improving your quality of life....
If you are trapped in a cycle of stimulant use, you know how terrifying the mental grip of the drug can be. You might be sitting alone, your heart racing, with a voice in your head that refuses to quiet down, screaming: "I can't stop craving...
With the shifting legal landscape and growing cultural normalization of cannabis across Ohio, many individuals find themselves quietly asking a complicated question: Am I addicted to marijuana? Because cannabis is frequently marketed as a harmless,...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning an Addiction Intervention Understanding Addiction and the Need for Intervention Recognizing addiction behaviors in someone you love can feel like piecing together a puzzle while parts remain deliberately hidden. The...
