Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 30, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022If you have a teenage or adolescent son with substance use disorders, it’s essential to find the best facility for his needs. Often, that means considering substance abuse treatment away from home. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 29, 2021Updated: June 1, 2021It’s normal for teens to feel sad, afraid, and anxious after they experience trauma. When these feelings don’t fade, they could have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If families ignore the symptoms, teens could use drugs as a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 27, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022A 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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 17, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Some parents ignore signs that indicate they have a troubled teen. It’s easy to chalk up bad behavior as part of the typical teenage experience. However, if your child suddenly begins to act out of character, they…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 10, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Panic attacks put every nerve and system in the human body to the test. Your heart rate increases, and you experience a surge of cortisol and adrenalin. These physiological reactions to danger likely helped early humans run…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 8, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022For teen boys with substance abuse disorders, family therapy helps parents and loved ones support adolescents in recovery. This approach uses family strengths to help teens return to life without alcohol and drug use. At Foothills at Red Oak…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 1, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May to increase knowledge about co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Our mental health treatment center welcomes boys and young men seeking…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 30, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Psychological testing is a comprehensive evaluation of mental health. A licensed therapist uses this type of testing process to understand what’s happening to cause a person’s anxiety or other mood disturbances. It can help to reveal concerns…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 27, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Working with animals creates a unique opportunity for people to find healing in themselves. Equine therapy is just that: working with, learning from, and taking care of horses. The benefits of equine therapy are numerous, and each…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 23, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Self-harm is anything that someone does to hurt themselves purposely. Whether that includes cutting or other actions, many teens use these actions to deal with complicated feelings, memories, or situations. Some signs can help family members and…
