Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 11, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Mental health is a struggle that impacts many teens around the country. Mental illness and substance abuse in teens is sometimes tricky to identify, as mood and personality changes are prevalent during adolescence. However, teens can face…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 4, 2020Updated: April 15, 2020As an adult family member, you’ve tried to teach your adolescent about the dangers of underage drinking. But despite the many long conversations at home and how responsible your teen seems, you may be surprised just how…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 3, 2020Updated: December 19, 2022Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!Located on a 94-acre working horse farm in Ellenboro, North Carolina, Foothills at Red Oak Recovery helps promote growth, reflection, and healing for those experiencing the results of trauma, mental health, and substance…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020People with co-occurring disorders are at a high risk of suffering complications and worsening conditions during the coronavirus outbreak. If you are struggling with what’s happening in the world around you, you are not alone in this.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 4, 2020Updated: March 9, 2020Watching your teen slowly deteriorate as a result of an addiction to alcohol can be difficult. In addition to despair and frustration, you may also feel that you do not know how to help your child. Furthermore,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 21, 2020Updated: March 4, 2021According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In addition, nearly two million people abuse opioids annually. Opioid epidemic statistics include heroin, as teen heroin use is…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 18, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Underage drinking can lead to a variety of negative consequences, altering a teenager’s life forever. The dangers of teen drinking range from psychological problems to terminal health conditions, and even fatality. As such, it is important for…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 12, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Drug abuse is not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some teens are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of what a drug user looks/acts like.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 9, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Teenagers are still in the early stages of emotional and psychological development. As such, they are rarely equipped to deal with mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. If a teenager or their parent does not address…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 6, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021There are a number of reasons why alcohol or drugs are appealing to teens. They may use a substance due to stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or as a means of experimentation. There are many psychological, emotional,…
