Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 14, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Adolescents go through a lot of changes and experimentation during their teenage years. During this time, they focus on finding their identity while dealing with hormonal changes, stress from school, and countless other challenges. Mental health treatment…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Vaping is increasingly popular, especially among teens. The smoking alternative may seem less harmful than cigarettes and second-hand smoke. However, for both teenagers and adults, vaping can have adverse side effects. Today’s ads encourage teens to vape…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022Adults aren’t the only ones troubled by alcohol use. In fact, in Virginia, alcohol is the most frequently consumed drug by both adults and teenagers. According to the CDC, the state had 100 alcohol-attributable deaths of people…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 10, 2022Updated: December 14, 2022Eating disorders in teens are prevalent. Teens are surrounded by so much pressure to be thin and fit, which can lead to dangerous behaviors. Many types of eating disorders can cause serious physical and emotional harm. It…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 8, 2022Updated: February 23, 2023During adolescence, teens are susceptible to substance misuse and mental health issues. But it’s not always easy to find them treatment. Treatment for troubled teens through an adolescent treatment center program can be crucial to a child’s…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 7, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022The teenage years can be challenging for boys to navigate, and unfortunately, threats to their physical and mental health seem to be everywhere. As teens work to establish an independent identity, they can turn to substance use…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 5, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Teen alcohol addiction occurs when a teenager is compulsively using alcohol even though they realize there are risks to doing so. Teens can develop an addiction and dependence on alcohol, just as adults can. If you suspect…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 3, 2022Updated: September 30, 2022Trauma-informed care in North Carolina means recognizing the symptoms, signs, and risks of trauma to fully support the needs of individual clients. When a traumatic event has impacted a person, they may suffer throughout their life if…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 1, 2022Updated: October 31, 2022Teen substance use is one of the most distressing things that a family can go through. It’s very difficult to watch your loved one struggle. Fortunately, holding an intervention can show teenagers how much their families love…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: September 28, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, more than 28,000 people died due to drug overdoses in North Carolina between 2000 and 2020. You can protect your teen from the dangers of substance…
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