Rehabilitation for Adolescents Struggling with Addiction


It can feel overwhelming to think about talking to your child about their substance abuse problem, and you may feel that you have all but exhausted your options to help them. However, it is important to remember that there is hope and there are still things you can do to help your child overcome a drug addiction problem.

Many parents who suspect their teen may have a problem with substances are unsure where to begin. Enlisting the help of your child’s doctor, an addiction treatment provider, or even a school counselor is often times the best option. Once you’ve determined that your child does indeed have a problem with drugs or alcohol, a medical or drug treatment professional can help to assess the severity of the problem and determine an appropriate treatment approach. Since each teen is unique in his or her recovery needs, the best teen rehab center is a facility that takes multiple approaches to treating your teen. A comprehensive approach to substance abuse is most effective at treating addiction at its core. Located in Malibu, California is Beachside Teen Treatment Center, one of the nation’s top teen rehab centers. Surrounded with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Beachside Teen Treatment Center is a tranquil, rehabilitation haven for adolescents struggling with addiction, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, embodying the key principles of mind-body health.


This young adult rehab facility treats teens in a safe, secure environment with comfortable surroundings. The staff at Beachside Teen Treatment Center provides expert guidance throughout the treatment process and their amenities provide the best possible environment to help teens heal. In this supportive therapeutic environment, teenagers benefit from the guidance of caring professionals who know them as unique individuals with specific strengths, weaknesses, hopes and fears.

Beachside Teen Treatment Center program is designed to help patients develop a greater appreciation for their own families, which is why they strive to include the family in the therapeutic process as much as possible.

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