| Teen alcoholism treatment is designed to address the | | | | them. It is not uncommon for teen alcoholics to be |
| unique issues of teen alcohol abusers. Unlike adults, | | | | victims of abuse, low achievers in school, or have |
| minor teens can be compelled to enter treatment | | | | eating disorders. Alcohol treatment programs help |
| whether they want it or not. This can create feelings | | | | identify these concerns and provide counseling. The |
| of abandonment or resentment. Resentment is often | | | | program may refer the teen to appropriate outside |
| stronger than denial for teen alcoholics. | | | | agencies. |
| Alcohol treatment programs for teens are designed | | | | If the teen is having problems at home, individual |
| around the unique characteristics of teenagers and | | | | counseling is available. Family counseling is usually |
| young adults. Teenagers may not be physically mature. | | | | provided but can hinder the teen's recovery. The teen |
| Depending on their age, they can still be in puberty. | | | | needs to have a voice and may not feel heard by the |
| Since their brains are still developing, excessive alcohol | | | | family. Sometimes being able to say what they want |
| use is often more addictive and damaging than similar | | | | to say in a confidential setting moves the teen faster |
| use in adults. Treatment solutions must address these | | | | towards sobriety. |
| issues for the teenager to become sober. | | | | The treatment program develops an aftercare plan for |
| Teen alcoholics have stronger emotions that interfere | | | | the teen. Aftercare is likely to include participation in |
| in treatment. Teens do not like to be singled out for | | | | AA meetings. Alcohol recovery support is best in peer |
| any reason. While drinking may seem cool, being | | | | groups. Teens should not attend adult alcohol |
| labeled an alcoholic is not. As a result, teens are more | | | | treatment programs. The needs of teens and adults |
| likely to resist treatment. Teen alcohol treatment | | | | are very different and should be treated accordingly. |
| programs are sensitive to this. They are able to work | | | | Teen alcoholism treatment has evolved into a very |
| with teens at various emotional levels. | | | | specialized option for teens and families. With the right |
| Upon entering the treatment program, the teen is | | | | supports, teens begin to feel in control and comfortable |
| assessed to determine health conditions, psychological | | | | with themselves again. This allows them to seriously |
| problems, and underlying issues that need to be | | | | think about their future. It can make them want |
| addressed. A customized plan is created to help the | | | | sobriety above all else. |
| teen recognize problems and develop tools to address | | | | |