Adolescent Substance Abuse

Commit to change. We're here to help.

All First Step adolescent treatment programs are customized to each client's needs and unique set of circumstances. While treatment plans vary for each client, every First Step client receives:

  • Dignity and respect. We're here to help, not judge.

  • Care by our highly qualified staff with over 80 years of combined experience.

  • Opportunity for family involvement to make treatment more successful.

Take the First Step: Evaluation and Assessment

The results of an alcohol/other drug evaluation will lead to a recommendation based on the severity of the problem. Call First Step today at (402) 434-2730 to schedule an appointment.

Adolescent Warning Signs of Alcohol/Other Drug Use

  • Unexplained personality change

  • Loss of interest in family/social/personal matters

  • Loss of interest in school or extracurricular activities

  • Has become negative and less tolerant

  • Angers easily or is frequently irritable

  • Frequently seems preoccupied or has more difficulty concentrating on important matters

  • Unexplained change in scholastic performance

  • Erratic behavior

  • Neglects chores and responsibilities

  • Chooses isolation

  • Has close friends known to use alcohol/other drugs

  • Broken promises

  • Has more knowledge of alcohol/other drugs than peers

  • Seems to blame others for his/her behaviors or problems

  • Manipulative and dishonest.

 

Program Philosophy

First Step's outpatient programs provide personalized treatment times convenient to your schedule with minimal interruptions to your life.

Your outpatient program will involve group therapy where clients are encouraged to interact with others who are experiencing similar difficulties in their lives.

Our progressive recovery programs are based on a holistic, 12-step, abstinence based model of recovery. Treatment is designed to help clients (and their families) gain a thorough understanding about abuse and addiction, contributing thought patterns, and environmental triggers. First Step helps to make behavioral changes so that a more positive lifestyle can be achieved.

 

Program Descriptions

Intensive Outpatient - 6 weeks. Meets 4 times weekly: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.  Designed for adolescents who are experiencing serious difficulties as a result of alcohol/other drug use and do not require hospitalization (inpatient treatment). Must attend AA/NA meetings in addition to treatment.

Outpatient - 6 weeks. Meets 2 times weekly: Tuesdays & Thursdays.
For adolescents who are demonstrating a pattern of alcohol/other drug use but have not yet experienced serious consequences. Must attend AA/NA meetings in addition to treatment

Continuing Care - Meets Thursdays, 1 time weekly. This program provides on-going support for clients who have completed a primary treatment program. 

Family Care (Alcohol) - 5 weeks. Meets 1 time weekly. For family or friends of individuals experiencing difficulty with alcohol or other drugs.  Increase your understanding of addiction and learn coping techniques. Alanon attendance is encouraged.

Family Aftercare - 10 weeks minimum. Meets 1 time weekly. Addictions can have a severe impact on family relationships. Learn behaviors that help, not hinder, the recovery process for the entire family.

Intervention Planning - call and visit with an intervention specialist.



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