How Untreated Depression Can Lead to Alcoholism
Around 11 percent of adolescents and teenagers are diagnosed with depression by age 18. When a loved one shows signs of depression, the risk of alcohol abuse increases.
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Around 11 percent of adolescents and teenagers are diagnosed with depression by age 18. When a loved one shows signs of depression, the risk of alcohol abuse increases.
Alcohol is both physically and psychologically addictive, meaning that it can lead to painful and potentially life-threatening alcohol detox symptoms. Alcohol detox symptoms can begin within hours of your last drink and last for several days, which is why it is important to reach out to teen rehab programs in Los Angeles, CA if you or your…
Dear Destinations For Teens Partners,
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: