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Common Process Addictions Among Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 18, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Process addictions, also known as behavioral addictions, are common among teens. While many people think about using drugs or alcohol when they hear the word “addiction,” the reality is that there are many kinds of addictions. Teens may…

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Recognizing the Signs of Heroin Addiction

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…

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Commonly Abused Opioids that Often Lead to Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 10, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Opioids are a class of drugs that affect the opioid receptors in the body. These drugs may influence a person’s pain signals, minimize pain, or cause other symptoms like euphoria or dizziness.Natural opioids come from the opium…

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Getting Help for Alcohol Addiction on National Screening Day

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021National Screening Day is April 6, and some experts describe it as the nation’s “wake-up call.” 2021 marks the third annual National Alcohol Screening Day, and it’s as good a time as ever for yourself, your friends,…

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4 Benefits of Teenage Rehabilitation Programs

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 5, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Teen rehabilitation programs are specifically designed to address addiction and disorders among an adolescent population. These programs have benefits. For teens and their families, this treatment is the first step toward a brighter future. To learn more…

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3 Benefits of Rehab for Teen Drug Abuse

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 30, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Teen drug use isn’t safe, no matter the type, amount, or frequency. Using drugs during these years creates a high risk for more complicated and life-threatening drug use in the future. It also limits cognitive development and…

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3 Reasons Residential Treatment Is Right For Your Son

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 22, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021For adolescent men, residential treatment can be an ideal opportunity to step away from life to heal. This type of treatment means spending several weeks or longer living at a treatment center. During that time, they receive…

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How Group Therapy Can Help With Addiction Treatment

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.…