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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 19, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Some may believe normal teen social behavior is to use drugs or alcohol for experimentation. While many teens may engage in this type of activity, it is dangerous, and there is a potential for addiction even at…
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.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 26, 2021Updated: March 30, 2021Video game addiction occurs when a person has nearly constant access to video games, so much so that they prioritize this activity over others. Typically, a person will also recognize that this action is not safe or…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 24, 2021Updated: May 4, 2021Relapse occurs when a person who has achieved sobriety from drugs or alcohol begins to use again. Ultimately, in treatment, the goal is to focus on relapse prevention. Yet, when relapsed, it’s important not to see the…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 18, 2021Updated: February 18, 2021One of the most fulfilling parts of the programming at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is having clients involved in animal caretaking on our expansive 94-acre working farm and campus. These animal relationships allow clients to experience…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 15, 2021Updated: May 11, 2021Drug and alcohol addiction are both significant challenges for teens. Teen addiction help is necessary when a teen engages in routine, consistent, or compulsory use of any substance. By reaching out to teen treatment centers, parents learn…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 10, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Because there are so many street names out there and they do change from one region to the next, most people don’t know all the drug nicknames. Yet, for parents who have teens, knowing what drug slang…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 9, 2021Updated: March 30, 2021Many parents don’t know much about cough medicine abuse. However, they may have heard their kids talk about sizzurp and purple drank, which are terms used to describe using cough medicines to get high. These medications, often…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 8, 2021Updated: May 11, 2021Vape use seems to be a growing faction of drug use. Teen vaping is one of the fastest-growing sectors. Sadly, vape use has never been safe, and the long-term effects are currently unknown. When you see the…
