Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 28, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022When adolescent boys struggle with substance use and other mental health concerns, it often takes a team of counselors to ensure they get the right treatment for their needs. We bring together several types of counselors in…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 27, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Adolescence is often a time of experimentation and boundary-pushing. Sometimes, these normal behaviors can develop into concerning patterns. For instance, teens who start out experimenting with substance use can develop a full-blown substance use disorder. If this…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022People often use the terms panic attack or anxiety attack to refer to the same experience. However, there are key differences between a panic attack vs. an anxiety attack. Knowing the differences can help your teenager find…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 26, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Teenagers rely heavily on smartphones to stay informed about the world and keep in touch with their friends. It has become increasingly common for teenagers to develop process addictions to smartphones, social media, and video games. A…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 23, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Almost every teen enjoys connecting with peers online, but parents may worry about how social media affects self-esteem. Social media and self-esteem can have a positive or negative relationship, depending on how it’s used and the teen’s…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 23, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Today, therapists offer an array of treatments for co-occurring disorders. Although each treatment is designed with the same goal in mind, it provides a different path to recovery. Two therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 21, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Every community wants to believe their home is a safe place where children can be free to enjoy life. The truth is, problems like addiction are everywhere — from the largest coastal city to the smallest southern…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 19, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Social media addiction is a new phenomenon, and it’s common for parents not to know much about it. If it seems like your teen is addicted to their phone or their social media use is negatively impacting…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 16, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Substance use disorder, trauma, process addiction, and mental health concerns can damage your teen’s education. By entering a treatment center, your adolescent boy can receive therapeutic support and improve his academics simultaneously.The Foothills at Red Oak Recovery’s…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 14, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Parents in every state experience the heartbreak of watching their children struggle with substance use disorders. Unfortunately, that includes the state of Virginia. If you are concerned about symptoms of substance use disorder in your teen, an…
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