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Regular Assessment and Evaluation in Teen Substance Abuse Recovery
By Angie Senic | October 15, 2009
Teens may develop addictions to a variety of substances, ranging from over-the-counter or prescription medications, to alcohol or illegal drugs. Substance abuse affects every aspect of a teen’s life, from family involvement to academic performance. Effective treatment of adolescent substance abuse generally includes multiple strategies:
- Individual therapy, also known as talk therapy
- Gender-specific group therapy
- Family therapy
Teens who enter a residential program will generally participate in all of these, along with group exercises to build communication, cooperation, and coping skills. The most important aspect of any therapeutic program is regular evaluation of the therapy’s efficacy, or effectiveness.
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