Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 21, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021When a teenager seeks treatment for substance abuse, trauma, disordered eating, or video game obsession, it becomes a family affair. The level of family support received can make a difference in the speed of recovery while lowering…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: June 5, 2021Updated: June 25, 2021The 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 of the drugs in the home. The increased exposure has led to…
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…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 19, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Some may believe normal teen social behavior is to use drugs or alcohol for experimentation. While many teens may engage in this type of activity, it is dangerous, and there is a potential for addiction even at…
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…
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,…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 11, 2019Updated: December 6, 2021Buying alcohol is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 in the United States of America. However, this law doesn’t stop teens from getting alcohol. With that said, why do teens drink in the first place?…
