Adolescent and Young Adult Advocates

Adolescents receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.

12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.