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…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 15, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Anxiety is increasingly common among teenagers today. Academic, peer, family, and social pressure, along with social media, can increase fear of failure and daily anxiety. Unfortunately, many teens don’t have access to mental health support for anxiety.…
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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…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 12, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022Modern medicine often treats one symptom at a time. While this is successful for many types of healing, for teens struggling with addiction and mental health, a holistic approach can offer profound healing. Programs across the United…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 11, 2022Updated: April 28, 2022Childhood trauma can have lasting effects through a child’s teenage years and adulthood. Unfortunately, trauma is frequently misunderstood and goes untreated. For many teens, childhood trauma can lead to cognitive issues, trouble in school, and addictive behaviors.…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 8, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022It’s no secret that teenagers drink alcohol. A person’s teen years are a time of experimentation as they develop body autonomy. Today’s teens experiment as much if not more than their parent’s generation did with alcohol, illicit,…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 6, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Video games have become a regular part of daily lives. Today’s teens spend time gaming every day. While video games can be fun and engaging and even help teens connect with others, gaming can be addictive for…
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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…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 1, 2022Updated: April 27, 2022Today, marijuana products like CBD are increasingly common. While marijuana has been used medicinally and recreationally for centuries and is now legal in many states, it can be addictive. Both Tetrahydrocannabinol (TCH) and cannabidiol (CBD) edibles can…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: March 29, 2022Updated: April 5, 2022What is a cognitive behavioral therapy program, otherwise known as CBT? If you’re considering CBT for your teen, you must already know that many different types of therapeutic care can help treat…
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