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How Does Alcohol Affect the Teenage Brain?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024Though they begin to look like adults on the outside, teens are still developing on the inside. A person’s brain develops well into their 20s, which is one reason to worry about the alcohol effect on teenage…

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Teen Alcohol Abuse Treatment Near Virginia

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Adults aren’t the only ones troubled by alcohol use. In fact, in Virginia, alcohol is the most frequently consumed drug by both adults and teenagers. According to the CDC, the state had 100 alcohol-attributable deaths of people…

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Tips for Helping Your Teen with Alcohol Withdrawal

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 14, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021Teenagers across the country can struggle with alcohol abuse. While alcohol may still be illegal for teenagers, it remains a popular aspect of teen culture. Many teens try alcohol for the first…

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NC as a Substitute for Rehab Centers in VA

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 5, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Did you know that drug abuse and addiction cost Americans more than $740 billion annually in healthcare expenses, lost workplace productivity, and crime-related costs? Substance use disorders are a significant public health…