Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 15, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Modern western medicine often focuses on treating a single symptom. This can be great for broken bones or local infections. However, for mental health disorders, addiction, trauma, and other issues facing teens today, a holistic approach is…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 12, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Teenage years can be challenging. Many teens test boundaries and their own independence. For many, this results in behavioral changes. Some of these might be beneficial, like taking up a new sport…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 3, 2022Updated: January 25, 2022Adolescence is a difficult time. Teens undergo significant physical, social, and emotional changes, making it hard to identify the difference between normal teenage moodiness and mental health and substance abuse disorders. When…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 3, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Adults aren’t the only ones who struggle with substance use disorder. In fact, a growing number of adolescents turn to drugs every day. Although there are many reasons why this occurs, the…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 31, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021Adolescent years can be lonely and isolating for teenagers. They often feel their families don’t understand their lives, priorities, and daily stressors. For teens struggling with process addiction, substance abuse, or mental…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 23, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Today, art classes are less and less common in school. Many teens may not have the opportunities to express themselves creatively. Alternatively, they may lack the self-confidence they may need to engage…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 18, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021This time of year, teenagers may be less active. School breaks, the end of sports seasons, and general life can get in the way of regular teen exercise. Many teenagers may not…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 23, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens around the country are struggling every day. Most doctors approach a teenager’s symptoms as individual symptoms rather than pieces of a person’s life puzzle. However, a holistic approach may be necessary…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 4, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021It is something that has baffled the mind since the dawn of humanity: learning how to talk to your teens. Even the most intelligent parents with impeccable communication skills may not know…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 3, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Discussion of addiction typically centers on the abuse of drugs or alcohol. These are probably the most widespread use disorders, not just in the United States but around the world. Addiction isn’t…
