Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 9, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024Initiating substance use during adolescence is one of the key risk factors for future substance use disorders, and what starts with “soft” drugs can quickly transition to more addictive and harmful substances. The best thing you can…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2024Updated: April 16, 2024Though they begin to look like adults on the outside, teens are still developing on the inside. A person’s brain develops well into their 20s, which is one reason to worry about the alcohol effect on teenage…
Added ByDreamscape AdminDreamscape AdminMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 1, 2024Updated: February 16, 2024Fentanyl is far more deadly than other opioids that came before it. And while many parents swear their child would never do drugs, teens do often use dangerous substances right under their parents’ noses. If you find out that your son is using,…
Added ByDreamscape AdminDreamscape AdminMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 1, 2024Updated: January 24, 2024The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that about 0.5% of eighth graders, 0.3% of 10th graders, and 1.5% of 12th graders in the United States use cocaine.1 If your child has a cocaine use disorder, turning to an adolescent cocaine addiction treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 16, 2023Updated: April 20, 2023There’s a direct correlation between substance use and academic performance. Therefore, substance misuse treatment can lead to improved grades for a teenager. A treatment program that offers teen academic assistance is the most effective way to help…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 3, 2023Updated: April 20, 2023Psychological testing for teens is a valuable tool for identifying mental health conditions. For parents concerned about a teen’s mental health, psychological testing can be the key to figuring out what type of help a teen needs.If…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 28, 2023Updated: March 24, 2023Underage drinking is a serious problem that impacts teens across the country. For teens affected by alcohol addiction, teen alcohol abuse treatment can provide the professional support they need. If you’re unsure of your teen’s drinking status…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 26, 2023Updated: April 24, 2023One of the biggest challenges to a teen’s long-term recovery from substance use is learning to manage addiction triggers. Even after your teen gets professional help through teen substance abuse services, they’ll need support learning to navigate…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 20, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Many people believe that marijuana edibles are less harmful than other forms of marijuana. But the dangers of edibles are real, especially for teenagers. If your teen is struggling with edible use, call Foothills at Red Oak…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 13, 2023Updated: April 24, 2023Every day, teens across the country struggle with substance abuse. Peer pressure, social media, academic stress, and family life can trigger teenage drug use. Many teens also try drugs out of curiosity. Often, this curiosity can lead…
