Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Vaping is increasingly popular, especially among teens. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes and second-hand smoke. However, for both teenagers and adults, vaping can have adverse side effects. Today’s ads encourage teens to vape…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 5, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Teen alcohol addiction occurs when a teenager is compulsively using alcohol even though they realize there are risks to doing so. Teens can develop an addiction and dependence on alcohol, just as adults can. If you suspect…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 1, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Teen substance use is one of the most distressing things that a family can go through. It’s very difficult to watch your loved one struggle. Fortunately, holding an intervention can show teenagers how much their families love…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 28, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, more than 28,000 people died due to drug overdoses in North Carolina between 2000 and 2020. You can protect your teen from the dangers of substance…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 27, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Adolescence is often a time of experimentation and boundary-pushing. Sometimes, these normal behaviors can develop into concerning patterns. For instance, teens who start out experimenting with substance use can develop a full-blown substance use disorder. If this…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 21, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Every community wants to believe their home is a safe place where children can be free to enjoy life. The truth is, problems like addiction are everywhere — from the largest coastal city to the smallest southern…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 19, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Social media addiction is a new phenomenon, and it’s common for parents not to know much about it. If it seems like your teen is addicted to their phone or their social media use is negatively impacting…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 16, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Substance use disorder, trauma, process addiction, and mental health concerns can damage your teen’s education. By entering a treatment center, your adolescent boy can receive therapeutic support and improve his academics simultaneously.The Foothills at Red Oak Recovery’s…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 14, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022Parents in every state experience the heartbreak of watching their children struggle with substance use disorders. Unfortunately, that includes the state of Virginia. If you are concerned about symptoms of substance use disorder in your teen, an…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 26, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Adolescence can be volatile, especially for teenage boys who push their parents’ limits, get caught up in rebellious crowds, and start experimenting with drug use. While it’s normal for teenage boys to experiment and explore their newfound…
