teen drug use connecticut
Being a teenager today is tough—and some teens turn to substance use. Our Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment is a six-month program designed to help teens replace alcohol or drug use with positive social activities and behaviors. By helping teens understand how substance use is negatively impacting their lives, we work with them to set goals, learn new skills and make positive choices.
PRACTICAL SKILLS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
We use a highly successful Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) to treat teens, aged 12 – 18, who are dealing with substance use and dependency. Teens learn new ways of handling problems without drugs and alcohol by focusing on the rewards of staying substance-free. Sessions cover a range of skills such as problem-solving, communication, understanding the role of substance abuse in their lives and drug refusal. We encourage active participation in appropriate activities. Having skills and positive activities reinforces sobriety by meeting important life needs in a healthy way. The majority of adolescents participating in the program show significant improvements in their behavior.
Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment followed by 10-12 individual sessions (3 months). These sessions include looking at the place drug and alcohol use has in their present life and its impact on their future. Enrolled teens will learn and practice new skills, making positive choices, and setting goals. Parent and family sessions are part of the treatment.
The second phase of treatment (3 months) reinforces skills learned by practicing them in the real world. This phase adds case management, home visits, and support in the community.
Teens who use drugs and alcohol need support, skills, motivation, and opportunities to make better choices. We help get them on the right track. If you know a teen who’s struggling with drug abuse, then CHR can help. We have years of experience running some of the best substance use programs in Connecticut. For more information on our teen drug use Connecticut programs, call 1.877.884.3571 today. Teen Drug Use Connecticut