Our much needed adolescent drug rehab program is in operation. Non-medical use of prescription drugs among our youth increased from 5.4 percent in 2002 to 6.4 percent in 2006, due largely to an increase in the teen non-medical use of pain relievers. Statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse report that in 2006, close to 10 percent of teenage 12th graders reported taking Vicodin for non-medical use, and without a prescription.

Through regional partnership, the Brighton Hospital Adolescent Drug Rehab Program will enable teens and their families to get the substance abuse treatment they desperately need. The teen rehabilitation program includes individual, family and group therapy, access to family support groups, adolescent chemical dependency education, transportation, and aftercare.

We conduct adolescent chemical dependency assessments. Please contact our Customer Service representatives at 1-877-976-2371 to schedule. We also provide individual counseling sessions that are specialized in the unique needs of teen drug rehab.

To learn more about our teen drug treatment program, please call 1-877-976-2371 or complete our Secure Online Admission Form to be admitted to Brighton Hospital Clinic.

Brighton Hospital Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program

At Brighton Hospital we utilize multiple types of therapy for adolescents and their families, depending on individual and family needs. Each patient has a thorough assessment by a team of a nurse, physician, and a therapist to determine what level of care is appropriate.

If your adolescent is referred to the Brighton Hospital Adolescent Program, there are 3 phases of treatment:

Random urine drug screening is part of all phases
	Adolescent attends 1-8 sessions of individual treatment with a master's or doctorate level therapist who specializes in substance abuse and co-occurring disorders treatment. The treatment focuses on increasing motivation to address substance use, education about substance abuse, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The therapy is designed to assist the adolescent in gaining insight into his or her behavior and to develop skills to remain abstinent from alcohol and other drugs. Parent's observations and feedback is critical to the adolescents' success. Parents may be asked to participate in some sessions.
	The adolescent enters the "Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program' (AIOP). AIOP is a combination of group therapy and didactic educational segments for 12 sessions. AIOP sessions meet every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
	The adolescent attends group therapy sessions once per week on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Focus is continued skill building to remain abstinent and addressing life issues. At any point in the program, should your teen struggle to remain abstinent; our team will work with the patient and family to secure a referral to an adolescent inpatient treatment facility.

Parents, siblings and other family members are affected when substance abuse becomes an issue in the household. Family therapy is strongly encouraged throughout treatment with Brighton Hospitals' "Family and Friends" program. The program involves education about substance abuse, offers parent guidance and support and addresses the impact of substance abuse on other family members. Parents of adolescents attend a mandatory Parent Support and Education group during some of the adolescent AIOP sessions.

Parents and children over the age of 12 may attend educational lectures on Wednesday afternoons from 1 PM to 2:30 PM or 3 PM to 4:30 PM and on Saturday afternoons from 1 PM to 2:30 PM or 3 PM to 4:30 PM. The series consist of 8 lectures.

Chit Chat is a weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30 PM to 9 PM on Wednesdays. A Master's level therapist answers basic questions about chemical dependence offering support to family members.

Brighton Hospital Adolescent Treatment Program For Family Members

To increase your adolescent's likelihood for a successful recovery, Brighton Hospital has the following recommendations for parents and primary caretakers.

Family & Friends

Minimum Required Participation: 4 weeks Wednesday 6:00PM - 7:30PM (Chit-Chat is in the same room following this session)

Lecture Series

Wednesday   1:00PM - 2:30PM Addiction and the Brain 3:00PM - 4:30PM Symptoms of Relapse & Recovery for Chemical Dependence & Loved Ones "What is Relapse?" "What is Recovery?" Saturday   1:00PM - 2:30PM Enabling: When Helping Isn't Helping 3:00PM - 4:30PM Family & Addictions - Roles in the "Addicted Family" Wednesday   1:00PM - 2:30PM Family "Coping Skills"   "Boundaries, Expectations & Detachment" Saturday   1:00PM - 2:30PM Co-Dependency: Family Experience of Addiction "How We Mirror Our Addicts Symptoms" 3:00PM - 4:30PM Circles - An Interactive Exercise "What Addicts & Loved Ones Have in Common"   Every Wednesday Wednesday   7:30PM - 9PM Chit Chat - Open to the Public Every Wednesday. No fees. Candid conversation about recovery for family, friends and loved ones. Come share your questions, concerns and growth with others who understand.