Substance Abuse Services: Recovery 101

Recovery 101 is an intensive four-week program designed for adolescents (ages 12-17) and their families struggling with drug and/or alcohol problems. The program runs for four days per week for three hours each day.

Recovery 101 is based on the theory that drug and alcohol abuse or dependence is a treatable problem.

Recovery 101 is focuses on adolescents themselves:

• It is sensitive to cognitive level and developmental needs
• It is sensitive to any current emotional or psychiatric issues
• It promotes open communication and mutual respect within the family
• It promotes parental roles for setting limits and appropriate boundaries
• It helps family identify negative influences in their lives and encourage personal change to avoid chance of relapse

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