The goal of rehab is lifelong recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Therapists work with clients to identify the cause of addiction and develop a treatment plan that guides the client through each stage of recovery. However, when it comes to treatment, teen rehab is different from adult rehab. It is important that both teens…
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In addition, nearly two million people abuse opioids annually. Opioid epidemic statistics include heroin, as teen heroin use is on the rise. Heroin is part of the opioid family that includes codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and morphine.…
Underage drinking can lead to a variety of negative consequences, altering a teenager’s life forever. The dangers of teen drinking range from psychological problems to terminal health conditions, and even fatality. As such, it is important for parents to talk with their teens about drinking or provide help when a teenager has an addiction. Furthermore,…
The fastest-growing drug problem among teenagers is surprisingly prescription drugs. Teenagers are exposed to medication either through a prescription from a doctor or the availability of the drugs in the home. The increased exposure has led to experimentation and teen prescription drug abuse. Since prescription drugs are readily available, identifying an addiction can be difficult.…
Drug abuse is not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some teens are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of what a drug user looks/acts like. Still, another reason is that most people do not know what to look for. This is why it…
Teenagers are still in the early stages of emotional and psychological development. As such, they are rarely equipped to deal with mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. If a teenager or their parent does not address the addiction, a teenager may turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. As a result, teen depression and…
There are a number of reasons why alcohol or drugs are appealing to teens. They may use a substance due to stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or as a means of experimentation. There are many psychological, emotional, and social characteristics of drugs that make them appealing to adolescents. Furthermore, teen alcohol and drug use have…
Adolescent-specific rehab focuses on the needs of young teenagers who are struggling with addiction or mental disorders. Although teenagers may experience the same situations as adults, they process them differently, as many of these situations are new to them. Furthermore, adolescents are still in the early stages of physical and psychological development. As such, drug…
At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we help teen boys recover from alcohol and drug dependency and teach coping skills for teens in Ellenboro, NC. If you or your child have a substance abuse disorder or co-occurring substance and mental health disorders, this is a safe place to heal. The facility, which lies on a…
Stress management for teens may seem like it’s not all that important. However, the American Psychological Association reports that teens have stress levels that top that of adults. A survey found that they experience stress during school at a rate of 5.8 on a scale of 10. Most adults have a 5.1 rate. In addition,…