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How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 3, 2023Updated: February 22, 2023Social media consumption has been associated with a host of negative side effects, especially for teenagers. But how much is too much social media? If you think your teenager is struggling with a social media addiction, reach…

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Benefits of Process Addiction Treatment for Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 1, 2023Updated: February 22, 2023Process addictions can be just as devastating as substance use disorders. This condition often requires professional treatment at a process addiction treatment center in order for teens to recover. But the benefits of process addiction treatment extend…

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Benefits of Social Media Addiction Treatment

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 13, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Social media addiction can harm a teen in many ways. If your child is experiencing negative mental and physical health effects from social media use, turning to teen social media addiction treatment can help. Contact Foothills at…

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How Does Social Media Cause Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 9, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023New social media platforms pop up seemingly every day. For teenagers, social media use can be particularly impactful and can even lead to addiction. If your teen struggles with social media use, turn to Foothills at Red…

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Can a Smartphone Addiction Cause Poor Mental Health?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 7, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Mobile phones have become integrated into everyday life. Most teens, as well as adults, live a life glued to their phones. Phone addiction can negatively affect a teen’s mental health, but teen smartphone addiction treatment at Foothills…

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Is Process Addiction More Addictive Than Substance Abuse?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 3, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Teen process addictions can be tough to break free from, leaving many to wonder whether they are more addictive than substance use disorders. If your teenage boy is struggling with a process addiction, call Foothills at Red…

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Is Playing Video Games a Form of Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 26, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022In today’s world, video games are everywhere. They’re on computers, gaming consoles, cell phones, and across the internet. In fact, the video game industry today is larger than the movie and music industries combined. These games can…

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When Should I Seek Social Media Addiction Treatment for My Teenage Son?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 19, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022It is common to see teenagers glued to their phones. How can a parent recognize when a teen’s social media use has become problematic? Social media use can turn into an addiction, and knowing the signs can…

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How Do You Stop a Process Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Process addictions share some similarities with substance use disorders and can often be treated with similar methods. Though teen process addiction doesn’t involve the use of toxic, harmful chemicals, it can still end with debilitating mental health…

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5 Ways To Quit Gaming Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Gaming 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…