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3 Benefits of Animal Caretaking Treatment for You or a Loved One

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 15, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Therapy comes in many forms. Boys who enjoy being around animals may benefit from the animal caretaking program at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery. Our program includes equine therapy, where participants learn how to feed, groom, saddle,…

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Why a Family Therapy Addiction Program Could Be the Answer

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 13, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Addiction impacts all areas of a young person’s life, especially family relationships. A family therapy program helps get to the root of addictive behaviors and helps all family members offer constructive support to a loved one healing…

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Why Addiction to Social Media Could be a Bad Thing

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 6, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Social media is a fantastic tool that allows everyone with internet access to connect with friends down the street and new people worldwide. While social media itself is a positive thing, spending too much time immersed in…

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Video Game Addiction Solutions near Blacksburg, SC

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 29, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today, video games are a regular part of daily life. For teenagers, video games are a way to disconnect from stress and connect with friends in virtual worlds. Unfortunately, compulsive video…

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Most Commonly Abused Opioids

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 27, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today, teenagers experiment with opioids at an alarming rate. The United States has spent the last several decades in an opioid crisis. While some young adults might start taking prescription opioids…

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Common Street Names for MDMA

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 25, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022MDMA is a popular party drug. Today, many teens experiment with MDMA at concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings. Peer pressure can lead teens to try substances they wouldn’t use normally.…

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Smartphone Addiction Solutions near Chesnee, SC

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 23, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today, smartphones are a significant and helpful part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, they can also be highly addictive. Obsessive smartphone use can be a sign of mood disorder, emotional distress,…

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How Many Teens Have Anxiety?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 21, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Today’s teenagers struggle with increasing levels of anxiety and a lack of anxiety treatment. Today, over 30 percent of teens struggle with anxiety. Unfortunately, a lack of mental health education, resources,…

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Cell Phone Addiction Facts and Statistics

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 19, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Smartphones are a constant tool for modern living. While they can get us where we need to go, tell us the weather, and keep us connected with loved ones, they can…

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What Are the Goals of Reality Therapy?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 18, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Therapy is one of the best tools for addiction recovery and co-occurring issues. Unfortunately, many of today’s teens struggle with fear of failure, ongoing stress, unresolved trauma, and undiagnosed mood disorders…

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