Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 13, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Teenagers face a host of mental health challenges throughout their adolescence. With compounding pressures from their parents, social circles, and school, many develop mental health challenges that can significantly impede their well-being. Teen therapy activities can help…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 4, 2023Updated: January 24, 2023Across the country, thousands of teens use drugs and alcohol each day. Some people may begin to use substances in an effort to manage an underlying mental health condition. Conversely, some teens turn to drugs or alcohol…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 28, 2022Updated: November 28, 2022Despite decades of initiatives aimed at informing teens of the dangers of underage drinking and drug use, teen substance abuse continues to be a serious and widespread issue. Teen substance abuse services do more than help a…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 27, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022When a teenager is struggling with substance use, their grades can suffer. Bad grades are just one of the many negative effects of substance abuse. Families may be able to help their struggling teens by getting them…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 26, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022Greenville, SC, is the cultural and entertainment center of Upstate South Carolina, and it is home to many acclaimed colleges and universities. However, parents looking for teen substance abuse services may not realize this small city is…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 13, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022Finding safe, welcoming, and effective drug rehab for teens is a parent’s number-one goal when they realize their child has symptoms of a substance use disorder. However, finding the best rehab center for your child’s specific needs…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 10, 2022Updated: December 29, 2022While substance abuse disorders can occur at any age, many start in adolescence. Experimenting with drugs is common for teens. About 5% of high school students reported using drugs like cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or ecstasy,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 9, 2022Updated: November 28, 2022Parents often breathe a sigh of relief once their teen is discharged from a treatment center, as therapy programs for teens can provide what feels like a second chance. Yet parents should be aware that a teen…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 8, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022The winter holidays bring a string of parties where alcohol and other substances can be found in abundance. It isn’t easy to find the motivation to get teen drug therapy services with so many celebrations to enjoy.…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 8, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022North Carolina teens are in trouble. A survey of North Carolina high school juniors has revealed that more than 20% of those asked admitted to taking prescription painkillers that did not belong to them.1 This poses a…
