Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 17, 2020Updated: August 10, 2020Anxiety is a normal feeling unless it becomes overwhelming. Understanding the signs of anxiety can help you treat the condition before it begins to takes a toll on your life. At the Foothills at Red Oak, our…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 14, 2020Updated: August 10, 2020Do you suspect your child could be having a mental health issue, but don’t know where to begin? Parents need to be aware of their children’s mental health and take action when necessary. At Foothills at Red…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: August 7, 2020Updated: December 22, 2021Several studies reveal that there is a link between childhood trauma and substance use. Unfortunately, childhood trauma can impact your life into adulthood, resulting in substance use disorders. If you’ve battled childhood…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 30, 2020Updated: June 29, 2020Stress and addiction often occur simultaneously in both adults and adolescents. These conditions are commonplace because they tend to be cyclic. In other words, they both tend to feed off one another. When someone feels overwhelming stress,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 24, 2020Updated: July 14, 2020Substance abuse disorders and alcoholism are chronic mental health diseases that impact your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When you struggle with a substance abuse disorder, it can negatively impact your health, relationships, and finances. Symptoms, such as…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 21, 2020Updated: July 14, 2020Addiction is a dangerous and chronic disease that doesn’t discriminate, meaning anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender, can develop a substance abuse disorder. All psychoactive substances, including legal ones like alcohol, can cause addiction. Addiction is…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 30, 2020Updated: November 8, 2021Although the causes of anxiety can lead to severe symptoms, anxiety is highly treatable. Anyone can develop an anxiety disorder, although causes of anxiety can include trauma and low self-esteem. When you are struggling with anxiety, it…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 12, 2020Updated: August 18, 2022Social media can also cause behavioral addiction, which can cause teens to prioritize social media use over responsibilities such as schoolwork, chores, and extracurricular activities. Teens and social media can be a dangerous combination, as teens lack…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 27, 2020Updated: April 17, 2020If you believe that your teen is too young to discuss teen drinking, that’s incorrect. The earlier you start these conversations, the better. During your child’s early adolescent years is when they might begin experimenting with or…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 18, 2020Updated: April 22, 2020Some teen stress is beneficial because it pushes them to study or practice an instrument when they would rather be spending their time with friends. However, if your teen is experiencing chronic stress, that’s a different story.…
