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,…
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…
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…
At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in Ellenboro, NC, we proudly serve young men ages 14 to 17. Our services include compassionate recovery for alcohol and drug abuse disorders as well as mental health disorders. Educating our clients and providing them with coping skills are the most important missions we have. To that end, this…
Developing a substance abuse disorder is one of the dangers of drinking in high school. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in Ellenboro, NC, offers comprehensive recovery services for teenage boys that can help prevent drinking in high school. Keep reading to learn more about the dangers of drinking in high school. Prepare yourself by checking…
Every year, the National Institute on Drug Abuse surveys teenagers at hundreds of schools all over the country to understand shifting attitudes and rates of drug abuse. The 2018 survey found that more than 35% of 12th graders reported vaping within the last year. Vaping was the second most abused drug. These statistics show that…
If you are a parent to a teenager, and you suspect they are dealing with an alcohol addiction problem, knowing the signs of underage alcoholism is extremely important. This way, you can obtain help as quickly as possible. Here are some underage alcoholism signs to watch for as well as information about our alcohol abuse treatment center…
A person who has a mental health disorder, along with a drug or alcohol problem, has what is called a co-occurring issue. The condition is also known as a dual diagnosis. Families need to understand co-occurring diagnoses so that they can seek the right help for their children. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a co-occurring…
Seeking help from addiction is one of the first, if not the most important steps you can take on your road to recovery. Thankfully, there are many treatment methods available to adolescents seeking help. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery provides holistic treatment methods as holistic approach North Carolina at their facility. Below is more information about…
Animals have been used to help people throughout history for different reasons, including therapy and healing. There are many types of therapy available for those who need help to recover from substance abuse and other conditions. Equine therapy is a proven treatment that can help those who need a push in the right direction to get…