Horses Help Troubled Youth

Posted on April 12, 2011

Many youngsters exposed to abuse and trauma are turning to horses in order to confront their emotional issues. A horse doesn’t judge you. A horse doesn’t answer you back; it just listens, which is sometimes exactly what’s needed. Horses have a way of getting kids to smile and let their guard down – something that may be difficult to achieve through a traditional therapy session – even with the help of a trained and experienced counselor.

Are 12-Step Programs for Teens Effective?

Posted on January 14, 2011

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the oldest and one of the most effective methods of treating alcohol addiction in the country. In fact, the 12-Step Program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous has been implemented either in whole or in part in virtually every drug and alcohol treatment program available.

Recovery High School Helps Teens Stay on Track

Posted on May 22, 2009

By Meghan O’Dell

Every year, more than 341,000 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 are enrolled in rehab-that’s 1 in 70. And many of these teenagers return to their former high schools after being released from rehab, which means returning to their old friends and their old habits, often including drug and alcohol abuse. But with the 2006 opening of Northshore Recovery High School in Beverly, Massachusetts, students have the option of a safe, drug-free environment where they can finish their education.