Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 19, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022It is common to see teenagers glued to their phones. How can a parent recognize when a teen’s social media use has become problematic? Social media use can turn into an addiction, and knowing the signs can…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 17, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Vape pens are often portrayed as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, even though most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. They are illegal for teens to use and can lead to nicotine dependence. If your teen is vaping, teen substance…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 15, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Nearly 150 teenagers in North Carolina died as a result of alcohol in 2018.1 This startling statistic makes finding a teen alcohol rehab near Fayetteville, NC, all the more important. In Fayetteville, alcohol use and its effects…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 13, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Teenagers face a host of mental health challenges throughout their adolescence. With compounding pressures from their parents, social circles, and school, many develop mental health challenges that can significantly impede their well-being. Teen therapy activities can help…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Process addictions share some similarities with substance use disorders and can often be treated with similar methods. Though teen process addiction doesn’t involve the use of toxic, harmful chemicals, it can still end with debilitating mental health…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Teens can face a number of challenges when taking the step into addiction recovery. At the start is physical withdrawal from the drugs or alcohol they’re addicted to. This can be an extremely difficult and uncomfortable time,…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Gaming addiction is real, and many teens struggle to limit the amount of time playing video games. In some cases, gaming becomes the focus of a person’s life, negatively affecting their physical and mental health as well…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Across the country, thousands of teens use drugs and alcohol each day. Some people may begin to use substances in an effort to manage an underlying mental health condition. Conversely, some teens turn to drugs or alcohol…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 2, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023When people think of addiction, they often think of substance abuse. However, there is another type of addiction that many teens today are battling: process addiction. Process addictions are compulsions to engage in activities or behaviors despite…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 30, 2022Updated: November 28, 2022It’s common for teenagers today to need the support of an adolescent treatment program. At least part of this phenomenon is related to changes in the modern lifestyle that impact wellness.Lifestyle medicine for teens provides a holistic…
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