Added ByDreamscape AdminDreamscape AdminMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 15, 2024Updated: March 27, 2024Doctors often prescribe benzodiazepines or benzos to treat mental health disorders. However, if misused, the highly addictive compounds in benzos can lead to a benzo use disorder. If you know a teen who needs the support of a benzo addiction treatment program, call…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 9, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024Initiating 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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 5, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023Today’s teens are experimenting with drug and alcohol use at increasingly younger ages—many as early as middle school. However, a teen who begins using gateway drugs with friends often needs the help of a substance abuse treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 3, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023Gateway drugs are often considered safer or less addictive than other types of drugs. However, gateway drug abuse can easily lead to addiction, which requires the help of a substance abuse treatment center to overcome.Foothills at Red…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 17, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Marijuana edibles are becoming increasingly commonplace in the United States. The use of edibles among teens is of particular concern. If your teenage boy is struggling with a marijuana addiction, call Foothills at Red Oak Recovery by…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 15, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023When it comes to weed, what is the safest way to consume it? Edibles vs. smoking marijuana is a debate that often arises. Teenagers using marijuana is a growing concern, especially since marijuana use can lead to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: February 2, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Many teens and adults in America are increasingly vaping. Advertisers of vape pens (e-cigarettes) claim that it is a safer alternative to smoking marijuana and nicotine, but Foothills at Red Oak Recovery…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 10, 2022Updated: December 29, 2022While substance abuse disorders can occur at any age, many start in adolescence. Experimenting with drugs is common for teens. About 5% of high school students reported using drugs like cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or ecstasy,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Vaping is increasingly popular, especially among teens. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes and second-hand smoke. However, for both teenagers and adults, vaping can have adverse side effects. Today’s ads encourage teens to vape…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 9, 2022Updated: August 12, 2022With the increasing legalization of marijuana across the United States, more and more people are trying it out. And while smoking marijuana has its own risks, consuming marijuana edibles can be even more dangerous. For teens especially,…
