Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 27, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021An adolescent treatment center puts your teen in the right environment for recovery. A large part of drug and alcohol rehab is working with peers. That is why families with a teen that needs treatment should find…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 25, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021Parents and caregivers can play an important role in teen trauma recovery. For example, they can offer reassurance and make teens feel safe. However, they can also arrange trauma treatment for their child. How can a parent…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 23, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is an adolescent treatment center, but it is so much more. It is also a 94-acre working farm. One of the best parts of our program is animal caretaking. It’s a win-win situation…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 20, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021If you are a parent worried about your teen’s time playing video games, you are not alone. Gaming can start to take over someone’s life, similar to gambling or substance use. Too much gaming can lead to sleep deprivation,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 9, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021Panic attacks and anxiety disorders are often co-occurring issues to substance use disorders. It is essential to understand how your mental health intertwines with substance use and why managing concerns like panic attacks can help. An excellent place to…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 7, 2021Updated: December 28, 2022Therapists can use a range of therapeutic techniques to guide the healing process in troubled teens. While talk therapy usually comes to mind, there are many other ways to promote healing and change. Mainly, these come in…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 4, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021In recent years, social media has become increasingly popular among people of all age groups. In fact, as of January 2019, 45 percent of the population worldwide used social media as a form of entertainment. Unfortunately, social…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 29, 2021Updated: June 1, 2021It’s normal for teens to feel sad, afraid, and anxious after they experience trauma. When these feelings don’t fade, they could have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If families ignore the symptoms, teens could use drugs as a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 27, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022A person who has a mental health disorder, along with a drug or alcohol problem, has what is called a co-occurring issue. The condition is also known as a dual diagnosis. Families need to understand co-occurring diagnoses…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 25, 2021Updated: June 1, 2021In recent years, social media browsing became a favorite pastime for many people. In 2018, billions of people used social media as a form of entertainment. This number is expected to increase in the next decade. It…
