Recovery High: Sober Schools for Teens

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Perhaps one of the most important aspects for anyone’s recovery from an addiction is a supportive environment that avoids and reduces the presence of triggers (Read Reduce the Risk of Relapse). But many recovering teens return to their old high schools only to find the same peer pressures, poor influences, and challenges to feel accepted in the social environment. Because the adolescent stage of development is so different from adulthood, teen addiction often must be treated differently (Read Teen Addiction and Rehab). If your teen is having substance abuse problems or has relapsed on alcohol, meth, cocaine, heroin, or another substance after going through a detox program or rehab program, you might want to look into the possibility of a sober high school (Read Don’t Give Up: Relapse Isn’t Failure).

What substances are commonly abused by teens?

For many reasons – including minimal social stigma, easy accessibility, and cultural prevalence – alcohol has been commonly used and abused by American teens (Read Parent Liability for Underage Drinking and Underage Drinking: Who, What, and Where). Other substances that parents do not always realize are threats include prescription medicines, inhalants, and meth (Read Parents and Pills: Unintentional Drug Dealers; Huffing: Inhalant Abuse; and Beautiful Boy and Tweak Book Reviews). To combat the problem of teen substance abuse, some parents use test kits, which have advantages and disadvantages (Read Drug Testing in Your Home: Pros & Cons).

What are the advantages of a sober high school?

  • Although they should not be considered treatment centers, these high schools offer a supportive environment for recovery and post-treatment care.
  • Some schools test regularly for substance use.
    ·        Many of these schools have consequences for relapse.
  • The teen will make new friends who can truly empathize with their struggles.
  • Students might be required to participate actively in a recovery program and/or to sign a sobriety “contract” of some type.
  • These schools usually offer for-credit classes that are often applicable to accredited high school or college degrees.

Is there a sober high school near me?

According to the Association of Recovery Schools, there are schools in Texas, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Indiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and California. However, there may also be other private sober high schools in your area. There are also a number of boarding schools that have a residential option if the family does not live within driving distance of the institution.

What can I do if my teen has a problem with alcohol or drugs?

By contacting eDrugRehab, you can get your son or daughter on a path to recovery. We can help you arrange an intervention and choose a rehab facility (Read Why You Shouldn’t Fight Addiction Alone).  Because many families worry about paying for rehab, we can also discuss your financial options (Read Common Excuses for Not Seeking Treatment and How to Pay for Rehab). Get the process started today!

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