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: September 9, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022It can be confusing when your teen seems traumatized over events like a friend’s car accident or a school shooting on the other side of the country. Experiencing trauma over events that happen to others is a…
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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 19, 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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 15, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022There is no bad time to arrange substance abuse treatment for your teen boy, but summer may be an ideal opportunity. Receiving treatment in the summer when spending time away from peers helps protect a child’s privacy.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022The era of rampant smartphone use has ushered in a new wave of addictive behaviors. Nearly everyone has a smartphone, and most people understand the compulsion to constantly check their messages, scroll on social media, or find…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022You know your child has the potential to do well in school, but instead of the great academic performance they are capable of, report cards are filled with low grades and concerns about their problematic behaviors. It’s…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 2, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Teens who have experienced trauma can be affected in many different ways. Trauma can cause changes in a person’s way of thinking and seeing the world and their behavior. Trauma treatment is a specific therapeutic approach designed…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 1, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Most people know what marijuana is and even recognize many of the slang names for the drug. However, drug use changes and evolves. Just as the “weed” of today is much more potent than it used to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 29, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Therapy has a reputation for being a serious, sometimes painful experience that requires clients to go deep into their emotions. While that is sometimes the best approach, therapy can also be fun and playful. Most teen therapy…
