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How Much Social Media Is Too Much?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 3, 2023Updated: February 22, 2023Social media consumption has been associated with a host of negative side effects, especially for teenagers. But how much is too much social media? If you think your teenager is struggling with a social media addiction, reach…

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When Should I Seek Social Media Addiction Treatment for My Teenage Son?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 19, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022It is common to see teenagers glued to their phones. How can a parent recognize when a teen’s social media use has become problematic? Social media use can turn into an addiction, and knowing the signs can…

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Why Addiction to Social Media Could be a Bad Thing

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 6, 2022Updated: August 5, 2022Social media is a fantastic tool that allows everyone with internet access to connect with friends down the street and new people worldwide. While social media itself is a positive thing, spending too much time immersed in…

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Here Are Some Facts You Should Know About Social Media Addiction

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: May 10, 2022Updated: May 10, 2022It’s common for people to spend a lot of time on social media. Sometimes, social media use begins to take a toll on other areas of life, like relationships and academics. You might be surprised to learn…

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Does Social Media Addiction Rehab Exist?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: January 20, 2022Updated: January 3, 2022Most parents today worry their child spends too much time on social media. While families may joke about screen addictions, social media addictions are real. A form of process addiction, social media…

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Ways Your Teen Could Be Abusing Social Media

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 27, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Today’s teens spend a lot of time online, often using one of many social media platforms. Studies show that social networking could play a significant role in everything from teen depression to substance abuse. The dangers of social media…

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Healthy Restrictions on Social Media for Your Teen

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 12, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021Social 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 allows them to socialize with people who have similar interests and beliefs.…