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What Are Substance Abuse Triggers for Teens?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 31, 2023Updated: December 21, 2022Physical dependence is one of the biggest challenges for a teen trying to overcome substance use—but it’s far from the only one. Addiction has a psychological component that a teen continues dealing with even after completing a…

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How Can Substance Abuse Treatment for My Son Help the Whole Family?

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 28, 2022Updated: November 28, 2022Despite decades of initiatives aimed at informing teens of the dangers of underage drinking and drug use, teen substance abuse continues to be a serious and widespread issue. Teen substance abuse services do more than help a…

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The Effects of Marijuana on the Teenage Brain

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: December 5, 2022Updated: November 29, 2022Marijuana is common among teens. In fact, millions of adolescents used marijuana for the first time in the past year. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug among teens, and while its often thought of as…

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Dangers of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 12, 2021Updated: August 18, 2022Getting their children admitted into an adolescent treatment center for mental health issues or drug and alcohol abuse is ideal for many parents. It is difficult to provide this level of care on an outpatient basis or…

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Adolescent-Specific Rehab

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 12, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Adolescent-specific rehab focuses on the needs of young teenagers who are struggling with addiction or mental disorders. Although teenagers may experience the same situations as adults, they process them differently, as many of these situations are new…

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3 Benefits of Rehab for Teen Drug Abuse

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: March 30, 2021Updated: April 13, 2021Teen drug use isn’t safe, no matter the type, amount, or frequency. Using drugs during these years creates a high risk for more complicated and life-threatening drug use in the future. It also limits cognitive development and…

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Mental Illness and Substance Abuse in Teens

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 11, 2020Updated: April 8, 2020Mental health is a struggle that impacts many teens around the country. Mental illness and substance abuse in teens is sometimes tricky to identify, as mood and personality changes are prevalent during adolescence. However, teens can face…