Building a safe, nurturing, structured environment that promotes positive change starts with hiring mentors, therapists, and clinicians who are able to see and celebrate the best parts of each teen in their care. Teens who struggle with substance use disorder may be reluctant to trust adults and authority figures. However, a knowledgeable, committed, experienced staff is the most important quality of a successful residential treatment center. The teenage years can be naturally difficult. Between navigating peer pressure and shifting from a child to an adult, teens can face many decisions. Drug and alcohol use disorders can cause teens to hurt themselves and leave their relationships with loved ones in shambles. Certain psychosocial behaviors can even cause teens to harm themselves and make decisions that will negatively impact their lives for years to come. Finding the right residential teen rehab can inspire dramatic life changes that can positively affect your child’s future. If you are looking for a residential treatment program for teens, visit Destinations for Teens. We offer four residential treatment centers to support the needs of adolescents. Contact us at 877.466.0620 to find out more information.  Â
What Is a Residential Treatment Program?Â
When people possess a substance use disorder, it is very hard to end their reliance on drugs or alcohol. And when teens are faced with anxiety or depression, they can do many harmful things to themselves and others. A residential treatment program provides a home away from home for adolescents to receive support in their lives.Â
What Should I Look For In A Residential Addiction Program?Â
There are many residential addiction treatment programs available to support teens. However, they are not all one size fits all. Here are some qualities you should look for in a residential treatment center:Â
Time To Heal
If you decide to place your teen in a residential treatment program, there must be enough time dedicated to therapy and services that will truly support their needs. At Destinations For Teens, residential stays are at least 30 days.Â
Dual Diagnosis TreatmentÂ
For many young adults, it is not uncommon for substance use disorder to coincide with mental health challenges. By providing dual diagnosis treatment, a residential treatment program will be supporting a teen’s substance use disorder as well as the underlying mental health challenge such as:Â
- AnxietyÂ
- DepressionÂ
- Attention deficit hyperactive disorderÂ
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Educational ProgramÂ
Any residential program dedicated to treating a teen’s substance use disorder should also be committed to their education. After all, who wants their child to fall behind in their schoolwork? A residential treatment program should include school support with a rigorous curriculum that meets its residents’ learning styles and differences. The availability of accredited online schools will ensure that teens can receive the necessary support to stay on track academically.Â
Varied Therapeutic ServicesÂ
In addition to individual and group therapy sessions, a residential program should also provide activity-based therapy programs to help young adults express their feelings. At Destinations for Teens, we offer the following activity-based therapy programs:Â
- Art
- MusicÂ
- Yoga
- DanceÂ
- MindfulnessÂ
- Surf
- PhotographyÂ
Destinations for Teens Specializes in Residential Addiction Treatment for AdolescentsÂ
If the teen in your life has developed a substance use disorder, it is time to seek help. A residential addiction treatment center will support your teen in understanding their drug or alcohol use and how they will actively fight the urge to use again. At Destinations for Teens, our four residential treatment programs will support adolescents’ ability to remain sober and complete their school studies while participating in individual and group therapy sessions. Contact us at 877.466.0620 for information about our programs.
References: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/features/teen-substance-use.html