Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program

The chemical dependency rehabilitation program is for
adolescents 13-17. The program not only promotes the recovery of the chemically dependent adolescent but also the family.

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Laurel Ridge Treatment Center offers several treatment options, depending upon the patient’s physical and psychological needs.

Families are an integral part of the treatment process and are encouraged to participate in the program so that both patients and families learn appropriate, healthy ways of coping with life and changing behavior patterns.

Personalized Care

A specially trained treatment team provides an environment conducive to recovery for both the individual and the family. Our clients receive individual and group therapy for any additional diagnosis that may accompany chemical dependency.

Three Phased Approach

PHASE 1– Medical Detoxification
A physician assists each adolescent in the medical detoxification phase to systemically withdraw from addicting substances. Some adolescents will need medications to prevent physical complications during detoxification. Intense 24-hour nursing care is a key element of medial detoxification. Full therapeutic process begins as soon as the physician determines that the adolescent is physically capable to participate.

PHASE 2– Primary Rehabilitation
Items we address with each patient during the second phase of treatment:

Introduce/integrate the 12-Steps
Assess and meet psychological needs
Establish a referral network
Help overcome the fear and isolation associated with addiction
Assist in becoming a productive member of society and the workforce

PHASE 3- Relapse Prevention
The relapse prevention phase supports long term sobriety. Adolescents explore and manage relapse warning signs through lectures, videos and self study assignments. Adolescents learn the skills needed to maintain their sobriety and develop a therapeutic relapse prevention plan prior to discharge by sharing experiences and exercises.

During treatment

Laurel Ridge will provide supervised transportation to off-campus community support groups.

You and your family may:

Participate in regular family groups
Receive visitors during scheduled visitation times
Participate in therapeutic and recreational activities

Aftercare

Each adolescent receives twelve months of Aftercare Services at no charge after completion of the program. The adolescent's families and support system may also attend.