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Will a Teen Detox Program Help My Child?

For parents who are concerned about their child’s substance use, the world can seem upside down. Knowing the statistics doesn’t help. Even when you learn that more than a quarter of teenagers drink regularly and that about half of those are addicted or will be by the time they hit age 20, the concept can be frightening. It is a natural defense against a painful realization. If you are one…
Melissa Beitler
July 29, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

What to Look for in a Detox Center for Teens

The human brain is complex, with countless pieces of the puzzle evolving from birth through the mid-20s. Every segment or center within the brain develops in its own time. Babies learn to babble before they learn to talk in sentences, and there is a great deal of nuanced development between those two benchmarks. Similarly, the teen brain does not move toward its adult form all at once. The pleasure centers…
Melissa Beitler
June 16, 2021
Addiction Treatment ProgramsDetoxDrug Addiction

4 Benefits of a Drug Detox Center

No one wants to go through drug withdrawal. For those who are addicted to drugs, the addiction itself is what keeps them using. For those who eventually realize that they must stop using drugs for their own health and longevity and that of their families and loved ones, what then? It is often fear of withdrawal that is a significant barrier to seeking care. If they’ve ever gone without their…
Melissa Beitler
June 11, 2021