Health professional with hands on shoulder of teen dealing with substance abuse triggers

What Are Substance Abuse Triggers for Teens?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Physical dependence is one of the biggest challenges for a teen trying to overcome substance use—but it’s far from the only one. Addiction has a psychological component that a teen continues dealing with even after completing a…

Headphone-wearing teen talks to therapist about the triggers of substance use

Triggers of Substance Use

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…