Being a teenager can potentially be the most difficult time of your child’s life. Their life may seem to be in constant flux and turmoil, with highs and lows coming from all kinds of different directions. Your teenager is going to face challenges today that you may not…
If your child has been behaving in a troubled manner recently, including making use of drugs or alcohol, struggling academically or causing problems in the family, then a mental health assessment is essential. He or she may benefit from a structured program which will set healthy limits and…
The years of adolescence have proven to be the most difficult for many teens growing up. During these growing years, teens are changing in drastic ways, both mentally and physically. Many dynamics are altering as well; family, friend groups, interests. The thought process of a 14-year-old can be…
Anyone that has a family member that has suffered from addiction can tell you how difficult life can be and how painful it can be to watch a loved one go through that. It is tough enough when the addict is an adult, but when addiction takes hold…
As important as it is for a person struggling with addiction to admit they have a problem and need help, finding the right help for that person is just as important. The issue can become even more complicated when you are dealing with a teenager and are trying…
Many individuals experience hesitation to begin communication through teen group therapy. For many it is difficult to open up and put themselves in delicate situations. Expressing feelings and emotions can be difficult, but over time many understand how rewarding therapy can be. A teen’s mind is very moldable…
Teenagers experience intense emotions throughout the day. It’s been said that the frontal cortex of the average brain is not done developing until the age of 25. However, teenagers are ever growing and evolving, making them incredibly sensitive to the world and people around them. Teenagers can be…
Before we started Insight Treatment, we noticed something: there really weren’t any outpatient teen drug treatment programs in Los Angeles. There were some inpatient ones, and there were some programs that were just for teens, but not many of them. It was galling to see professionals try to treat…
When your teen is abusing drugs, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Everyone wants the best for their child. Once you’ve discovered your child needs help, it can feel devastating. But, there is help out there. At Insight Treatment, we offer effective drug treatment programs. More specifically, we offer…
When your teen has a drug problem, getting sober is critical, but that’s not everything. Once your child is sober, the goal is for them to stay sober. Reaching long term sobriety isn’t easy. It takes a lot to get there. One of the best ways to make…
