If you’ve considered quitting marijuana, it’s essential to know that the process of quitting can have physical and mental effects. Understanding how long marijuana withdrawal lasts can help you better prepare for this journey. Similar to withdrawal from other substances, the length of marijuana withdrawal can vary greatly depending on various factors. If you or…
Marijuana use is increasing among teens, and it’s important to understand the risks. While marijuana isn’t considered as addictive as other substances, some people may still develop an addiction to this increasingly legal substance. If you or a loved one are struggling with dependence on marijuana, there is help available—contact Destinations for Teens at 877.466.0620…
One of the most common questions people have about reversing the effects of marijuana is whether it’s even possible. While reversing long-term damage caused by marijuana can be difficult, it is not impossible. With the right treatment services and a lot of effort, teens can work to break their addiction to marijuana and reverse some…
Percocets are a type of prescription opioid painkiller, also known as oxycodone. While these drugs can effectively treat short-term pain, they can lead to serious long-term problems if taken in quantities or over periods that exceed what a doctor prescribes. In particular, Percocet misuse can lead to mental health issues. If you’re wondering if Percocets…
As long as a patient uses Xanax as their doctor prescribes, they should not encounter problems. It’s the doctor’s responsibility to make sure the patient is getting the proper dosage. However, the moment someone goes off prescription or starts using Xanax as a recreational user, they run the risk of developing a severe substance abuse.…
Vicodin is a powerful narcotic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is comprised of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. These medicines can both be highly addictive substances. As such, Vicodin can be very dangerous when misused or taken for longer than prescribed. Vicodin addiction is common in most ages. If a teen you love…
If your teen shows signs of a substance use disorder, admitting they need help might be impossible. Some parents blame themselves and are afraid to “punish” their children. Some parents have trouble telling the difference between experimentation and chemical dependence. If your child’s life is becoming derailed due to drugs and alcohol, a residential teen…
Teens facing substance addiction are faced with several challenges. First, they are still navigating young adulthood, and second, they are dealing with mental health issues and addiction. An outpatient drug rehab program will allow teens to continue their daily routine while receiving comprehensive therapy. Our teen outpatient treatment program assists young people struggling with substance…
One of the most complex and challenging parts of being a teenager is coping with traumatic events. This may be due to a change in family dynamics, bullying, or any other type of stressful situation. Unfortunately, how these types of experiences are handled as a teen can affect how you handle them during adulthood. If…
An existential crisis does not only impact adults – it also impacts teenagers and young adults. Gifted children and teenagers often experience existential depression because the world around them does not meet their expectations or ideals, which leads to disappointment or a sense of hopelessness.
Destinations For Teens staff are actively getting vaccinated through the county and the hope is to have the majority of our staff vaccinated by the end of January, 2021. Destinations For Teens is likewise committed to educating staff to the benefits of vaccinating and to providing access to the vaccine to all employees. By minimizing the risk of transmission, Destinations For Teens is working hard to protect its clients, families and employees from contracting the COVID-19 virus.
A dedicated COVID-19 task force, including our Medical Director, Clinical Director and our Director of Nursing, provides written materials and verbal education and training to all staff. In the words of Dr. Baback Gabbay, Destinations For Teens Chief Medical Director, the message could not be simpler: "We are committed to the health and well-being of our patients and families. Our staff is committed to the CDC recommend cleaning protocols and have been fortunate to receive the Moderna or Pzifer Covid vaccine this week. Vaccination is important in order to help keep all our employees and the families we serve safe".
In addition to distributing vaccinations, Destinations For Teens facilities has implemented the following procedures for all in-person programs:
• Established a revised screening process for admissions, including questions about recent fevers, travel and mandated negative COVID-19 test results. Anyone who poses a risk to our centers will not be admitted.
• Implement active screening of residents and staff for fever and respiratory symptoms.
• Remind residents to practice social distancing and perform frequent hand hygiene.
• Screen all staff at the beginning of their shift for fever and respiratory symptoms.
• Actively take the staff’s temperature and document absence of shortness of breath, new or change in cough, and sore throat. If they are ill, have them put on a facemask and self-isolate at home.
• Destinations For Teens has revised how they interact with vendors and receiving supplies and equipment, and other non-health care providers (e.g., food delivery, etc.), and take necessary actions to prevent any potential transmission. For example, supply vendors transport supplies to dedicated locations versus inside of facilities.
• In lieu of in-person visits, facilities are offering alternative means of communication for people who would otherwise visit, such as virtual communications (phone, video-communication, etc.)
• Creating/increasing communication to update families, such as advising to not visit.
• Assigning staff as primary contact to families for inbound calls and conduct regular outbound calls to keep families up to date.