Teen Alcohol Substance Abuse Issues

Peer Group Treatment Works Best for Young Adults
Treating the addictions of young adults is different from treating children or older adults. It is an urgent problem because the human brain does not fully develop until age thirty. Alcoholism and drug addiction can permanently damage not only the brain but also vital organs of young adults. Because young adults have a special set of problems, they belong in substance abuse treatments specialized for young adults.

So You are Considering Residential Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment for Your Teen

"Larry's counselor recommends residential treatment for his substance abuse problems. We've been in family therapy for months but Larry continues to drink and use drugs. I feel sad that our 15-year-old son has such a severe addiction problem but I also feel relieved that he will soon be getting more intensive help. The question now is how do we choose a good facility?"
~ Mrs. Laurie S. ~

Mrs. S. is not alone in her situation. An estimated 1.1 million youths ages 12 to 17 meet the diagnostic criteria for dependence on illicit drugs -- a history of regular and chronic use -- and approximately 915,000 are dependent on alcohol. Questions to ask yourself about Residential Drug Treatment Centers.

New research shows that people who begin drinking at an early age are significantly more likely to develop a dependence on alcohol. Learn more about the risks of Teen Alcoholism and Teenage Alcohol Abuse.

What Science Says About Teen Addictions and What It Means for Parents of Teens helps explain how the biology of the human brain plays a part in adolescent addictions.

Parenting Younger Siblings of Addicted Teens

Is your teenager struggling with substance abuse? How does that affect the way you parent your younger children?

Your older child is probably getting most of your time and attention. You, the rest of your family, and your friends are focused on helping your addicted teenager. But what's happening to the rest of your kids? Are you just hoping that they'll be just fine on their own? Learn how you can create a plan to ensure that your younger children aren't neglected as you treat your teen's substance abuse addiction .