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Dangers of Drinking in High School

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Developing a substance abuse disorder is one of the dangers of drinking in high school. Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in Ellenboro, NC, offers comprehensive recovery services for teenage boys that can help prevent drinking in high…

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Importance of Gender Specific Treatment

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 2, 2019Updated: March 3, 2021Before you select a treatment center for your adolescent, take a moment to understand the importance of gender-specific treatment. It’s easy to get caught up researching how different facilities deliver treatment. Also, debating what form of treatment…

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How to Stop Disordered Eating

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 12, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021Discussion around disordered eating in popular media tends to focus on teenage girls and women. However, a recent study showed a rise in males diagnosed with problems related to food. Teenage boys dealing with these issues may feel…

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Signs of Smartphone Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 7, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021Movies before the 21st century often imagined what life would be like after the year 2000. One detail that movie makers never imagined is the constant use of mobile devices. It seems that everyone has a smartphone.…

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Learn How to Stop Gaming Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: November 5, 2019Updated: March 3, 2021Many parents have felt the exasperation of trying to pry their son away from a video game. For some adolescents, video games become more than a hobby or distraction. They become an uncontrollable compulsion and have negative…

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What is Art Therapy

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 31, 2019Updated: October 29, 2019You may have heard about art therapy recently in the news, at the doctor’s office, or maybe you are looking for art therapy in North Carolina for either yourself or a family member. Art therapy is a…

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PTSD and Children

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 22, 2019Updated: May 11, 2021PTSD and children is a subject we have only recently begun to understand. It was originally believed that children can bounce back quickly from events and it doesn’t affect them like it does an adult, but that…

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4 Reasons to Start an Exercise Therapy Program

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 3, 2019Updated: October 29, 2019When people look for ways to heal from substance abuse, they often ask about exercise and addiction recovery. Exercise helps promote better physical health and a positive mental outlook. If you’re searching for exercise therapy in North Carolina for…