Centered Health

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...

Today’s opioid crisis knows no boundaries, especially when it comes to age. Centered Health, a Malibu located treatment center for adolescents struggling with addiction, reports that prescription and over the counter drugs, including prescription opioids, are among the most commonly abused drugs by 12th graders, after alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco. Opiates cover a huge variety of drugs, ranging from legal drugs such as fentanyl, codeine, and morphine to illegal drugs such as heroin and opium.