Teen Alcohol Rehab

The LA Times reports that it has been proven that alcoholics have more difficulty interpreting facial cues indicating emotion that non-alcoholics. It has yet to be determined whether this social deficiency is a result of heavy drinking or one of the root causes of heavy drinking. Either way, it may be one of the reasons alcoholics have such a hard time perceiving the emotions of those around them.
Regardless of the causes, alcoholism can destroy families. Relationship troubles are frequently one of the first indicators that a teen has a problem. Secrecy, lying, and intense self-centeredness are all early indicators of a teen drinking problem. Teen alcohol rehab helps to repair the broken relationships that alcohol destroys. Family sessions with clinical staff aim to rebuild and strengthen familial bonds and closeness. Individual and group therapy sessions with struggling teens helps to strengthen their own interpersonal communication skills. Alcohol can destroy teens and families, but early intervention and treatment can help repair the damage done, and set troubled teens on the path to a better, more satisfying life. If you have questions regarding adolescent alcohol treatment for your teen, please contact us today.

My San Diego Path led to Adolescent Treatment

New research indicated that young people who drink before the age of 16 are much more likely to suffer from alcohol related problems as adults. Teens who drink are more than twice as likely to develop a dependence on alcohol than teens who wait until age 21 to drink. Teens who drink are more likely to drive drunk as well. Again, all of these findings make me grateful for the help I got as a teen through adolescent Drug Treatment in San Diego. I don’t know what my life would have been like if I’d continued on my destructive path. I don’t know if I’d even be alive today.

Addiction tends to be a progressive disease, but it is possible to arrest its progress and find a new way to live. At least where I went to high school, lots of kids were drinking. I don’t know why my drinking became such a problem and other kids managed to make it out of high school without being sent to rehab. I have seen several of them turn to harder drugs, get DUI’s, drop out of college, or die. Some of them seem pretty fine, but their whole existence focuses around what bar they went to last night, and where they’re going tonight. That’s fine for them, but I am so glad that my life is bigger than that. Because I am in recovery, I have gotten a chance to help other people that are in the situation I used to be in, and that is extremely gratifying.
When I was drinking, I was constantly “not feeling good” due to hangovers and physical dependence. Liquor slowly disappeared from my parent’s supply. I think for awhile they thought they were hallucinating its disappearance. I was a straight-A honors student, so who would suspect me? (When my grades dropped significantly…that was a sign.) I rarely spent the night at my house. I chose to sleep over with friends whose parents weren’t as alert as mine. I got a fake ID. I always chewed gum (to mask the smell- or so I thought) and was very protective of my backpack and closet (where I hid things). I think my parents didn’t want to see what was right in front of them. Who would? No one wants to think their kid is an out of control alcoholic. When I went to treatment it was a relief to everyone. While I was there, I was safe from doing further harm to myself and my family, and began the long and slow process of getting better. My life today seems a million miles away from the life I had when I walked into treatment. I am so glad I got the chance to do something different.

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Teen Alcohol Rehab

Teen Alcohol Rehab

It’s not surprising that teens experiment with alcohol, but in some cases, teens cross the “party” line and end up in the world of alcohol abuse. Teens abusing alcohol run the risk of damaging not only their interpersonal relationships, but have increased risk of depression and suicide, injury through risky behaviors, and death. Alcohol abuse can be a red flag indicating some more serious emotional and behavioral problems. If your teen is abusing alcohol, they’re may be some very serious underlying issues that need immediate attention. Teen alcohol abuse can very often be a type of cry for help.

Rehab helps teens and their families deal with not only the destructive force of alcohol dependence, such as scholastic problems and relationship troubles, but serious emotional issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, or borderline personality disorder. Our professional staff is prepared to help your teen with a personalized treatment plan that addresses all areas of your teen's life. The Scholastic Academy at Visions addresses behavioral and academic issues that can arise with teens struggling in traditional school settings. The supportive and flexible educational environment is geared for your teen’s success. Our staff of doctors and counselors work one-on-one with teens to best outline a program for long-term sobriety. Group therapy and recreational activities work to improve interpersonal communication skills and provide a safe and fun therapeutic environment conducive to recovery. Learning that your teen is struggling with these issues can be a very scary time, but we are here to help you figure out which treatment plan would best serve your teen and your family.

Please, don’t hesitate to contact us today for teen alcohol rehab