Addiction Treatment

Studies and reports show that teen drug and alcohol is on a slow decline. However, it is still important to have a realistic awareness of this pervasive issue. While to some parents, it may seem “normal” for kids to experiment with drugs and alcohol, only 9.8% (drugabuse.gov) of teens from 8th to 12th grade actually use, or have tried mind altering substances.

What can you do as a parent with a teen who is actively using drugs or when a teen is faced with the peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol? Using a client-centered approach interwoven with motivational interviewing, your counselor can evaluate your teen for risk factors, as well as offer psychoeducational information to help your teen empower themselves, aligning their choices with the short term/long term goals they set for themselves. Call today to discuss if this approach is right for you and your family.