Substance Abuse Treatment Options for Adolescents and Teens
If you suspect or know a child using drugs and alcohol...
It's hard for most parents to believe that their child might be caught up in underage drug and alcohol use and in need of professional help. Don't feel bad if you didn't see the warning signs until your child was in trouble or until someone told you about the problem in your family. When most parents find out about their child's underage drinking or drug use, they feel shocked and stunned and wonder where they went wrong.
In getting help for an adolescent who is using drugs or drinking, the first thing to do is to try not to blame yourself or your child. The important thing is to act now to find the best available services to help your child stop using drugs or alcohol and begin building a drug and alcohol-free future.
After-School Outpatient Treatment for Adolescents
Gateway Foundation Alcohol & Drug Treatment offers the specialized treatment adolescents need, when it makes the most sense, after school. Our dedicated team of substance abuse professionals provides the compassion and individualized treatment adolescents need for lasting recovery.
Outpatient Treatment can be a good match for adolescents with a strong support system, a stable living situation and the internal motivation to change.
Residential Treatment for Adolescents
For an adolescent struggling with substance abuse the stress of addiction or mental health problems is often compounded by the pressures of school and peers. Our innovative treatment approach focuses on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of adolescents. Our Residential Treatment Programs offer educational services in collaboration with an adolescent's school district to support uninterrupted academic progress.
Our approach empowers young people to understand the negative consequences of using alcohol and other drugs. We work closely to help substance abusers learn how to make better decisions, start a program of recovery and sustain sobriety. Learn more about Drug Treatment Options for Teens and Adolescents.
If you have questions or are concerned about a teen or adolescent you know, contact Gateway and let us provide you
with the answers you need.
