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Why Addiction to Smartphone Could be a Bad Thing

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022The era of rampant smartphone use has ushered in a new wave of addictive behaviors. Nearly everyone has a smartphone, and most people understand the compulsion to constantly check their messages, scroll on social media, or find…

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How to Improve Your Teens Poor Academic Performance

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 8, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022You know your child has the potential to do well in school, but instead of the great academic performance they are capable of, report cards are filled with low grades and concerns about their problematic behaviors. It’s…

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Talking to Your Teen About Peer Pressure

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 5, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022As children move into their adolescent and teen years, their social lives start going through dramatic changes. Instead of going on playdates, social activities involve events and parties. With that also comes teen peer pressure. Wanting to…

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Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms in Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 3, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022One of the clearest indicators of alcohol use disorder in teens is alcohol withdrawal symptoms. While not every teen who drinks alcohol will experience withdrawal symptoms, it can be a tell-tale sign that they’re drinking too often.…

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Finding the Right Trauma Treatment Center in Ellenboro, NC

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 2, 2022Updated: August 8, 2022Teens who have experienced trauma can be affected in many different ways. Trauma can cause changes in a person’s way of thinking and seeing the world and their behavior. Trauma treatment is a specific therapeutic approach designed…

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5 Fun Teen Therapy Activities for Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 29, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Therapy has a reputation for being a serious, sometimes painful experience that requires clients to go deep into their emotions. While that is sometimes the best approach, therapy can also be fun and playful. Most teen therapy…

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Where to Go to Find the Right Treatment for Your Adolescent

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 27, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Finding addiction treatment for a teen boy can feel like a complicated process. As a parent or guardian, you want to know they are being nurtured and keeping up with their academics while receiving the treatment they…

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