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How to Enjoy a Sober Holiday Celebration

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 7, 2021Updated: December 8, 2021The holiday season can be a particularly stressful time. Family pressure, economic stress, and social drinking can make it hard for anyone to stay sober during the holidays. The prevalence of eggnog,…

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3 Dangers of Marijuana

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 4, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Marijuana, also known as cannabis or pot, is one of the most popular substances in the US. The drug has a reputation for being harmless, but it can still cause severe consequences…

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Talking to Teens About Drugs

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,…

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What You Can Learn from Adolescent Substance Use Statistics

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…

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Dangers of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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…

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Teen Intervention Center

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 29, 2021Updated: September 29, 2021Drug abuse among teens is a real problem all over the nation. In fact, experts estimate that teen drug abuse is on the rise. There’s no better time for parents to reach out to a teen intervention…

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National Recovery Month

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 10, 2021Updated: October 4, 2021According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), up to 35% of people with substance use disorder also have eating disorders. What’s worse is that up to half of those with eating disorders also…

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Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 1, 2021Updated: August 25, 2021Because cannabis and related products are now more mainstream than before, facilities offering teen marijuana abuse treatment programs are more necessary than ever. These days, teens can more readily access both medical-grade and recreational marijuana because the…

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Substance Abuse Programs For Teenagers Near Charlotte

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 26, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021If your teen has a substance use disorder, finding the right treatment program matters. For instance, some North Carolina substance abuse programs like Foothills at Red Oak Recovery only take teens. The location makes it accessible to…

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Adolescent-Specific Rehab

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 12, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Adolescent-specific rehab focuses on the needs of young teenagers who are struggling with addiction or mental disorders. Although teenagers may experience the same situations as adults, they process them differently, as many of these situations are new…