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Is Process Addiction More Addictive Than Substance Abuse?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 3, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Teen process addictions can be tough to break free from, leaving many to wonder whether they are more addictive than substance use disorders. If your teenage boy is struggling with a process addiction, call Foothills at Red…

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What Are Substance Abuse Triggers for Teens?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Physical dependence is one of the biggest challenges for a teen trying to overcome substance use—but it’s far from the only one. Addiction has a psychological component that a teen continues dealing with even after completing a…

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When Should I Seek Social Media Addiction Treatment for My Teenage Son?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 19, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022It is common to see teenagers glued to their phones. How can a parent recognize when a teen’s social media use has become problematic? Social media use can turn into an addiction, and knowing the signs can…

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Best Alcohol Rehabs for Teens Near Fayetteville, NC

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 15, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Nearly 150 teenagers in North Carolina died as a result of alcohol in 2018.1 This startling statistic makes finding a teen alcohol rehab near Fayetteville, NC, all the more important. In Fayetteville, alcohol use and its effects…

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How Do You Stop a Process Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Process addictions share some similarities with substance use disorders and can often be treated with similar methods. Though teen process addiction doesn’t involve the use of toxic, harmful chemicals, it can still end with debilitating mental health…

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The Stages of Addiction Recovery

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Teens can face a number of challenges when taking the step into addiction recovery. At the start is physical withdrawal from the drugs or alcohol they’re addicted to. This can be an extremely difficult and uncomfortable time,…

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What Are Examples of Gateway Drugs?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 6, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Initiating substance use during adolescence is one of the key risk factors for future substance use disorders, and what starts with “soft” drugs can quickly transition to more addictive and harmful substances. The best thing you can…

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Triggers of Substance Use

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Across the country, thousands of teens use drugs and alcohol each day. Some people may begin to use substances in an effort to manage an underlying mental health condition. Conversely, some teens turn to drugs or alcohol…

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Examples of Process Addictions

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 2, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023When people think of addiction, they often think of substance abuse. However, there is another type of addiction that many teens today are battling: process addiction. Process addictions are compulsions to engage in activities or behaviors despite…

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How Can Substance Abuse Treatment for My Son Help the Whole Family?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 28, 2022Updated: November 28, 2022Despite decades of initiatives aimed at informing teens of the dangers of underage drinking and drug use, teen substance abuse continues to be a serious and widespread issue. Teen substance abuse services do more than help a…