Teen Substance Abuse
One of the great tragedies of youth comes when our young people become involved with drugs and/or alcohol. Given that most "mature" adults are inadequately equipped to deal with the pitfalls of addiction, it stands to reason that teenagers and young adults would utterly be helpless to fight off the effects associated with teen substance abuse.
The Real World of Teen Substance Abuse
There is no shortage of statistical data showing that the United States has significant drug issues among its young people. Despite recent declines, 14.2 of the teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20 reported heavy binge drinking at some point during 2013, according to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Additionally, …show more content…
With the onset of substance abuse issues early in life, teenagers are exposed to things that no one should ever have to experience. In the quest to feed one's addiction, many teenagers find themselves involved in crimes that lead to incarceration and the lost of innocence. Even in a best case scenario, teens might find themselves having difficulty within the family, with friends or in the school environment.
All of these issue will tend to delay or even stunt a teenager's social, mental and psychological development. There's a price to be paid by society in general when too many of its young people end up homeless, in trouble or facing abuse issues. Fortunately, there are a number of highly successful addiction treatment programs specifically designed for teenagers. A unique treatment/educational program developed by Sober College in Los Angeles, California fits that bills.
About the Sober College Treatment Program
Through its unique treatment program, Sober College has developed a way to get teenagers the treatment they so desperately need. These "students" are also given exposure to college level classes that might create a desire to focus on one's education and ultimately, their future. The program is administered in one of the following three formats with a sober living option at the
The Real World of Teen Substance Abuse
There is no shortage of statistical data showing that the United States has significant drug issues among its young people. Despite recent declines, 14.2 of the teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20 reported heavy binge drinking at some point during 2013, according to a study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Additionally, …show more content…
With the onset of substance abuse issues early in life, teenagers are exposed to things that no one should ever have to experience. In the quest to feed one's addiction, many teenagers find themselves involved in crimes that lead to incarceration and the lost of innocence. Even in a best case scenario, teens might find themselves having difficulty within the family, with friends or in the school environment.
All of these issue will tend to delay or even stunt a teenager's social, mental and psychological development. There's a price to be paid by society in general when too many of its young people end up homeless, in trouble or facing abuse issues. Fortunately, there are a number of highly successful addiction treatment programs specifically designed for teenagers. A unique treatment/educational program developed by Sober College in Los Angeles, California fits that bills.
About the Sober College Treatment Program
Through its unique treatment program, Sober College has developed a way to get teenagers the treatment they so desperately need. These "students" are also given exposure to college level classes that might create a desire to focus on one's education and ultimately, their future. The program is administered in one of the following three formats with a sober living option at the