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Teens and Social Media

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 12, 2020Updated: August 18, 2022Social media can also cause behavioral addiction, which can cause teens to prioritize social media use over responsibilities such as schoolwork, chores, and extracurricular activities. Teens and social media can be a dangerous combination, as teens lack…

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Teenage Addictions

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 1, 2020Updated: December 6, 2021Because teens are still maturing, peer pressure is extraordinarily powerful. Although not everybody who uses drugs and alcohol develops a dependency, experimenting with drugs at a young age can increase your risk of suffering from addiction in…

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Is Teen Drinking Preventable?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 27, 2020Updated: April 17, 2020If you believe that your teen is too young to discuss teen drinking, that’s incorrect. The earlier you start these conversations, the better. During your child’s early adolescent years is when they might begin experimenting with or…

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Understanding the Signs of Underage Drinking

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 21, 2020Updated: April 22, 2020The most widely used drug by teens is alcohol, and, as a result, it’s also one of the biggest problems. Unfortunately, many parents don’t understand or underestimate the dangers teens face when using alcohol. According to statistics…

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How to Relieve Stress and Anxiety in Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 18, 2020Updated: April 22, 2020Some teen stress is beneficial because it pushes them to study or practice an instrument when they would rather be spending their time with friends. However, if your teen is experiencing chronic stress, that’s a different story.…

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What is Psychotherapy and How Can It Help Me?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 12, 2020Updated: September 20, 2021When you’re wondering, “What is psychotherapy?” you’re not alone. That term is referring to the range of treatments available to help address emotional challenges, mental health issues, and some psychiatric disorders. The goal behind psychotherapy is to…

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