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Who Needs a PTSD Treatment Center?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 29, 2021Updated: June 1, 2021It’s normal for teens to feel sad, afraid, and anxious after they experience trauma. When these feelings don’t fade, they could have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If families ignore the symptoms, teens could use drugs as a…

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What Are the Signs of Co-occurring Issues in Adolescents?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 27, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022A person who has a mental health disorder, along with a drug or alcohol problem, has what is called a co-occurring issue. The condition is also known as a dual diagnosis. Families need to understand co-occurring diagnoses…

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What Are Some Signs Of Social Media Addiction?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 25, 2021Updated: June 1, 2021In recent years, social media browsing became a favorite pastime for many people. In 2018, billions of people used social media as a form of entertainment. This number is expected to increase in the next decade. It…

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Signs You Have a Troubled Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 17, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Some parents ignore signs that indicate they have a troubled teen. It’s easy to chalk up bad behavior as part of the typical teenage experience. However, if your child suddenly begins to act out of character, they…

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How to Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 15, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Some people try to stop abusing alcohol on their own without going through alcohol abuse treatment. However, due to the dangers posed by alcohol withdrawal symptoms, trying to stop drinking on your poses many risks. Adolescent and teen…

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When to Be Worried About Gaming Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 12, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Most adolescent or teenage boys play video games, and some do so excessively. The question is, when does a favorite activity become an addiction? At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in North Carolina, we have a gaming addiction…

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How to Recover from a Panic Attack

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 10, 2021Updated: May 14, 2021Panic attacks put every nerve and system in the human body to the test. Your heart rate increases, and you experience a surge of cortisol and adrenalin. These physiological reactions to danger likely helped early humans run…

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What to Expect During Family Therapy

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 8, 2021Updated: March 3, 2022For teen boys with substance abuse disorders, family therapy helps parents and loved ones support adolescents in recovery. This approach uses family strengths to help teens return to life without alcohol and drug use. At Foothills at Red Oak…

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