Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 12, 2024Updated: June 13, 2024When people think of addiction, they often think of substance abuse. However, there is another type of addiction that many teens today are battling: process addiction. Process addictions are compulsions to engage in activities or behaviors despite…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 11, 2024Updated: June 13, 2024Gaming addiction is real, and many teens struggle to limit the amount of time playing video games. In some cases, gaming becomes the focus of a person’s life, negatively affecting their physical and mental health as well…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 10, 2024Updated: May 15, 2024Almost every teen enjoys connecting with peers online, but parents may worry about how social media affects self-esteem. Social media and self-esteem can have a positive or negative relationship, depending on how it’s used and the teen’s…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: April 1, 2024Updated: April 4, 2024Most parents today worry their child spends too much time on social media. While families may joke about screen addictions, social media addictions are real. A form of process addiction, social media…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 18, 2023Updated: March 24, 2023A teen can become addicted to playing video games for many different reasons. If you’re concerned about your teen’s behavior, gaming abuse treatment for teens can help. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery offers teen gaming addiction treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 17, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023What is a gaming addiction? Many parents are familiar with the frustration of dealing with a teen who won’t turn off their video games. But how do you know when gaming is a problem? Gaming abuse treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 14, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023Teen video game addiction is a growing problem, and parents are often left wondering how to help a teen who has developed an unhealthy relationship with gaming. Gaming abuse treatment for teens can provide the professional support…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 12, 2023Updated: April 24, 2023Social media use is rampant but is social media addiction real? Social media apps and smartphones profoundly affect how teenagers connect to their peers and the world. As a result, behavioral health professionals see growing numbers of…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 10, 2023Updated: March 23, 2023Process addictions have been around for a while, but they are becoming increasingly common in today’s digital age. Process addictions involve the development of a compulsive behavior related to an activity, such as gambling, shopping, or playing…
