Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 12, 2022The teenage years are supposed to be a carefree period, where young people dream big and enjoy friends and family. Sadly, it doesn’t always work out that way. Some teens fall into the trap of substance abuse…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 7, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Today, more and more young people face unique challenges. Fear of failure, peer and family pressure, and the idea they need to become a particular type of successful person can lead many…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 4, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens’ risk of experimenting with alcohol and drugs is considerable. Therefore, it is essential for parents to learn how talking to teens about drugs can help keep their children safe. Many drugs,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 30, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022If you have a teenage or adolescent son with substance use disorders, it’s essential to find the best facility for his needs. Often, that means considering substance abuse treatment away from home. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 9, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021If your teen son uses marijuana in North Carolina, he may not face adult penalties. However, it’s crucial to understand how North Carolina drug laws work. Sharing this information with your teen may help him realize the…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 25, 2021Updated: April 19, 2021There are plenty of drugs on the street today, but many of them were once prescription medications. For example, Ativan, Klonopin, Librium, and other name-brand drugs are now available on the street under a range of different…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 15, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Methamphetamine is a powerful drug. It is a stimulant that can be taken in one of several forms, such as by oral ingestion or by snorting it up the nose. It may also be mixed with a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 12, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Heroin is an opioid drug. It comes from morphine and opium poppy plants that grow in several regions around the world. It is usually available on the black market where dealers sell it illicitly in the United…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 15, 2021Updated: March 5, 2021Teens and adolescents are still learning what it means to set boundaries. That’s why peer pressure is so effective. Those struggling with substance use disorders may have a tough time avoiding bad influences. At Foothills at Red…
