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Recognizing the Signs of Heroin Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 12, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Heroin is an opioid drug. It comes from morphine and opium poppy plants that grow in several regions around the world. It is usually available on the black market where dealers sell it illicitly in the United…

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Commonly Abused Opioids that Often Lead to Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 10, 2021Updated: April 16, 2021Opioids are a class of drugs that affect the opioid receptors in the body. These drugs may influence a person’s pain signals, minimize pain, or cause other symptoms like euphoria or dizziness.Natural opioids come from the opium…

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Where to Find Holistic Healing in North Carolina?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 6, 2021Updated: December 6, 2021Holistic healing is the process of healing the mind, body, and spirit. A person with mental health disorders or substance use disorders may benefit from this type of therapy alongside evidence-based care. If you are asking, “Where…

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Teen Rehab Is Different From Adult Rehab

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 24, 2020Updated: March 4, 2021The goal of rehab is lifelong recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Therapists work with clients to identify the cause of addiction and develop a treatment plan that guides the client through each stage of recovery. However,…

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Teen Heroin Use Is On The Rise

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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Dangers of Teen Drinking

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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Teen Alcohol and Drug Use

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,…