Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 4, 2020Updated: December 6, 2021No two stories are alike in the journey through substance abuse. The challenge consists of many variables. The way out is through hard work. Because substance abuse circumstances are individualized, it helps to have specialized rehab programs…
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 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: May 12, 2020Updated: September 20, 2021When you’re wondering, “What is psychotherapy?” you’re not alone. That term is referring to the range of treatments available to help address emotional challenges, mental health issues, and some psychiatric disorders. The goal behind psychotherapy is to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 25, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Mental health with teens and school-related stress can aggravate mental health symptoms. Academic and social pressures at school can lead to increased anxiety. Sometimes, symptoms of mental health conditions in teens are mistaken for typical adolescent moodiness.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 21, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Anxiety disorders, which include conditions like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, and OCD, can cause severe symptoms. These can prevent you from living a healthy and productive life. The prevalence of mental illness and the severity of symptoms…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 26, 2020Updated: March 10, 2020It is not uncommon today for teenagers to struggle with mental disorders. As such, teens and mental health is an issue that continues to garner attention from parents, teachers, and mental health professionals.Common mental health disorders include…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 16, 2020Updated: March 9, 2020Are you a concerned parent who has wondered “is my teen experiencing stress?” For most teens, stress is the body’s natural way of handling difficult situations. Although stress is often perceived as a negative emotion, it can…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 14, 2020Updated: November 18, 2020Males and Mental HealthIt’s no secret that men have a difficult time talking about their emotional or mental struggles. What is lesser-known, however, is how the unhealthy connection between males and mental health treatment is leading to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 12, 2020Updated: March 9, 2020As with many things in life, teenagers do not have built-in coping skills for dealing with high levels of stress. For most teens, these are things they learn as they get older. For this reason, anxiety management…
