Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 28, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022Teenage life is never easy. Every day can feel vastly different. Social pressure, hormones, and compounded stress take their toll. Teenage boys, especially, often struggle to ask for help managing stress, depression, and addictive behaviors. This can…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 27, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022For many families, spring brings relief that winter is over. The change in weather and increased daylight can end seasonal depression and provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Spending time outdoors and engaging in physical, mental, and…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 16, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022In general, teens are more likely to engage in risky behavior, including alcohol and drug use. According to the CDC, the developing brains of adolescents and teens are far more likely than adults to become hooked on…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 13, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Helping teenagers is never easy. Unfortunately, many teens start using drugs or alcohol because they need help for mood disorders, trauma, and peer pressure. More often than not, teens hide drug use from family, making it hard…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 4, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022Teenage boys often struggle to ask for help to manage stress, depression, anxiety, and addictive behaviors like social media and video game dependence. This behavior can lead to self-isolation, drug use, and trouble in school. Psychological testing…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: March 19, 2022Updated: April 7, 2022Between the ages of 13 and 17, many teens decide to test boundaries. During teenage years, dramatic brain development makes your child more vulnerable to peer pressure, drug experimentation, and even the…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: March 9, 2022Updated: April 5, 2022Though smartphones are very useful in the modern world, they can also be potentially dangerous, especially for children and young adults. Excessive smartphone use is still not completely understood, but addiction treatment…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: March 5, 2022Updated: April 5, 2022Childhood exposure to traumatic experiences, such as accidents, abuse, neglect, or illness, has been associated with an increased risk of developing mental health issues, including addiction, later in life. This is why…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: February 8, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022People all over the world live with mood disorders every day. Increased understanding of brain chemistry, emotions, and symptoms of mood disorders has greatly increased their diagnosis. Unfortunately, many of today’s teenagers…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: February 1, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022Today, even a few hours without a smartphone can seem virtually impossible. Many parents may joke that their teenagers are addicted to their smartphones. Unfortunately, smartphone addiction is real and prevalent among…
