Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 17, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Disordered eating affects teens across the United States every day. Social pressure, fear of failure, and undiagnosed co-occurring disorders all impact a teen’s eating behaviors. Like many aspects of their lives, teens…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Teenagers face daily stress many adults have forgotten about or painfully remember from their own adolescence. Hormonal changes, growing pains, peer pressure, academic stress, and a growing desire for independence are often hard to manage. Many teens…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 3, 2022Updated: January 25, 2022Adolescence is a difficult time. Teens undergo significant physical, social, and emotional changes, making it hard to identify the difference between normal teenage moodiness and mental health and substance abuse disorders. When…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 3, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022The new year brings the promise of a fresh start. For teens in recovery from co-occurring addiction and mental health issues, resolutions take on a whole new significance. At Foothills at Red…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 29, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021Being a teenager is never easy. Social pressure, hormonal changes, and daily stress all impact a teenager’s life. Today, many teens struggle with process addictions, disordered eating, depression, and substance abuse. For…
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,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 28, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens across the country are affected by disordered eating every day. Pressure from social media, peers, and athletic teams can lead teens and young adults to develop unhealthy body image and eating…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: November 25, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021The holidays can be stressful for everyone. For many teens, the winter months and holidays can be even more challenging. Holiday events, school breaks, and family stress can trigger physical and emotional…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 20, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens face social, emotional, and academic pressure every day. As their bodies continue to grow and develop through hormonal changes, daily pressures can become increasingly stressful. Many teens struggle to engage with…
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…
