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Family Support Matters to Teens in Recovery

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 21, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021When a teenager seeks treatment for substance abuse, trauma, disordered eating, or video game obsession, it becomes a family affair. The level of family support received can make a difference in the speed of recovery while lowering…

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3 Alternatives to Video Games You Can Offer Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 17, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Technology has made life better in many ways, but video games can take up a lot of time and even affect your teen’s social and school life. Video game alternatives make it easier for them to connect…

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How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 15, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we want you to know that adolescent treatment programs are available to help teens struggling with addiction or dual diagnoses. Lifestyle medicine for teens can be an excellent way to improve their…

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What Happens During Equine Therapy?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 13, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Equine therapy is one option and type of teen therapy that clients may consider when looking for substance abuse treatment. Substance use disorders come in many forms. However, animal caretaking through equine therapy helps teach responsibility, awareness,…

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Foothills at Red Oak Recovery Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary!

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 8, 2021Updated: December 19, 2022Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a residential adolescent treatment program for boys, ages 14-17, that provides gender separate, developmentally specific, evidence-based clinical care for those struggling with substance use, trauma, and mental health issues. Set in…

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What is Early Childhood Trauma?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 5, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Trauma refers to any scary experience that profoundly affects a person’s emotions. Thus, early childhood trauma is a distressing event that happens between the ages of 0-6. Presently, the child trauma rate in the United States is rising…

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Preventing Underage Drinking on Independence Day

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 4, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Independence Day is a holiday that is already known for alcohol use. Many people drink while celebrating the holiday. That means that alcohol is more prevalent at family affairs, and your teen could have easy access. At Foothills…

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Smartphone Addiction Statistics

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 3, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021Smartphone addiction affects people of all ages. However, teens seem to have the biggest problem putting down their mobile devices. According to Common Sense Media, nearly 50% of teens admit that they have a smartphone addiction. Smartphone…

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Teen Therapy Services Near Raleigh

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 30, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021Teen therapy services at the right adolescent treatment facility can be life-changing for someone who is struggling. The goal is to provide a safe place for adolescents to work through programs that might affect their behavior. One such facility…

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Where to Find Psychological Testing near Wilmington

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 28, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Psychological testing is an essential tool that allows you to better understand someone you love, like your teen. Psychological testing in Wilmington could come from a lot of places, and not all of them offer the best…