Parents and caregivers can play an important role in teen trauma recovery. For example, they can offer reassurance and make teens feel safe. However, they…
Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is an adolescent treatment center, but it is so much more. It is also a 94-acre working farm. One of the…
Being in recovery doesn’t mean you stop wanting to enjoy family activities or the beautiful summer weather. Families need to be inclusive and consider some…
If you are a parent worried about your teen’s time playing video games, you are not alone. Gaming can start to take over someone’s life,…
Marijuana use has become more mainstream for adults. Naturally, parents might wonder if their teens are experimenting with it and if that means they need…
Social media is a big part of most teen’s lives. It’s an excellent tool for communicating with family and friends. Teen social media use also…
If someone in your family doesn’t seem to be able to put down the phone, it might be time to consider if that’s a problem…
Panic attacks and anxiety disorders are often co-occurring issues to substance use disorders. It is essential to understand how your mental health intertwines with substance use and…
Therapists can use a range of therapeutic techniques to guide the healing process in troubled teens. While talk therapy usually comes to mind, there are…
The fastest-growing drug problem among teenagers is surprisingly prescription drugs. Teenagers are exposed to medication either through a prescription from a doctor or the availability…