Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 19, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Some may believe normal teen social behavior is to use drugs or alcohol for experimentation. While many teens may engage in this type of activity, it is dangerous, and there is a potential for addiction even at…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 17, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Knowing your teen has a mood disorder, and isn’t just being an angsty teen, is hard to do in every situation. This problem is particularly prevalent in adolescent males who typically test the boundaries. Yet when a…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Anxiety is a natural reaction to stressful situations. For some people, anxiety gets out of control, consuming most of their thoughts and limiting their quality of life. If your teen struggles with feelings of helplessness and worry,…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 15, 2021Updated: May 4, 2021Drug and alcohol addiction can change how a person communicates, engages with others, and manages stress. In group therapy, it may be possible to learn new strategies for overcoming these challenges to create a better way forward.…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 12, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Gaming has become more realistic than ever before. The level of graphic improvement in games is so much that it’s easy to see how some teens can view these game situations as real-life experiences. However, gaming can…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 12, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Panic attacks are sudden episodes of fear that tend to occur out of the blue when no threat occurs. While many teens may have experienced one panic attack during a stressful time that never repeated itself, some…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 10, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021What is wrong with your son? You may be unsure if there is a mental health disorder present or his behavior due to some type of trauma exposure. Sometimes it is not always easy to tell what…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 3, 2021Updated: December 29, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted most people in some way. For young men, it can create challenges at a significant and vulnerable time. You may have noticed changes over the last year as the pandemic has gone…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 26, 2021Updated: March 30, 2021Video game addiction occurs when a person has nearly constant access to video games, so much so that they prioritize this activity over others. Typically, a person will also recognize that this action is not safe or…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 24, 2021Updated: May 4, 2021Relapse occurs when a person who has achieved sobriety from drugs or alcohol begins to use again. Ultimately, in treatment, the goal is to focus on relapse prevention. Yet, when relapsed, it’s important not to see the…
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