Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 21, 2020Updated: March 4, 2021According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), 90 people die from an opioid overdose each day. In addition, nearly two million people abuse opioids annually. Opioid epidemic statistics include heroin, as teen heroin use is…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 18, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Underage drinking can lead to a variety of negative consequences, altering a teenager’s life forever. The dangers of teen drinking range from psychological problems to terminal health conditions, and even fatality. As such, it is important for…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 12, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Drug abuse is not always easy to identify. One reason for this is that some teens are good at hiding their addiction. Another reason may stem from our preconceived stereotypes of what a drug user looks/acts like.…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 9, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Teenagers are still in the early stages of emotional and psychological development. As such, they are rarely equipped to deal with mental disorders such as depression or anxiety. If a teenager or their parent does not address…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 6, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021There are a number of reasons why alcohol or drugs are appealing to teens. They may use a substance due to stress, peer pressure, family conflict, or as a means of experimentation. There are many psychological, emotional,…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we help teen boys recover from alcohol and drug dependency and teach coping skills for teens in Ellenboro, NC. If you or your child have a substance abuse disorder or co-occurring…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 28, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021Stress management for teens may seem like it’s not all that important. However, the American Psychological Association reports that teens have stress levels that top that of adults. A survey found that they experience stress during school…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 24, 2020Updated: May 4, 2021What are the symptoms of anxiety vs. depression? The two conditions are often linked but actually represent different kinds of mental health disorders. Depression is a mood disorder. Anxiety is an entire class of conditions. At Foothills…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 20, 2020Updated: May 11, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery in Ellenboro, NC, we proudly serve young men ages 14 to 17. Our services include compassionate recovery for alcohol and drug abuse disorders as well as mental health disorders. Educating our…
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Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 16, 2020Updated: December 29, 2021At Foothills at Red Oak Recovery, we offer therapy for various types of mental health disorders that impact teens. Many of our clients currently live with a substance abuse disorder and a co-occurring mental disorder. Our counselors…
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