Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 23, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Alcohol is often the first substance teenagers experiment with. It’s easy to get and has the reputation of being more benign than prescription or illicit drugs. Unfortunately, alcohol is an addictive substance,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 7, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Today, more and more young people face unique challenges. Fear of failure, peer and family pressure, and the idea they need to become a particular type of successful person can lead many…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 18, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021This time of year, teenagers may be less active. School breaks, the end of sports seasons, and general life can get in the way of regular teen exercise. Many teenagers may not…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 16, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021For parents today, it can seem like social media has taken over their child’s life. While teens might think their parents are exaggerating, studies show social media is increasingly addictive, especially among…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 4, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens’ risk of experimenting with alcohol and drugs is considerable. Therefore, it is essential for parents to learn how talking to teens about drugs can help keep their children safe. Many drugs,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 19, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021When does an adolescent need to get admitted into substance use treatment programs, and when do they need a little bit of understanding from their parents and guardians? Some parents and guardians…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2021Updated: August 18, 2022Getting their children admitted into an adolescent treatment center for mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse is ideal for many parents. It is difficult to provide this level of care on an outpatient basis or…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: October 7, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021When it comes to adolescent treatment centers, parents and guardians should make a decision based on what will best serve their teens and their specific treatment-related needs. For example, gender-specific and age-specific…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 5, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Did you know that drug abuse and addiction cost Americans more than $740 billion annually in healthcare expenses, lost workplace productivity, and crime-related costs? Substance use disorders are a significant public health…
