Residential Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment: Recommendations for Collaboration Between School Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Personnel

Thousands of youth participate in residential substance abuse treatment each year. After completing treatment, many of these youth return to school. This study analyzed the process of substance abuse treatment at the Generations Youth Program, and identified opportunities for collaboration with scho...

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Published in:The Journal of school health 2002-11, Vol.72 (9), p.363-367
Main Authors: Wood, Ralph J., Drolet, Judy C., Fetro, Joyce V., Synovitz, Linda B., Wood, Angela R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Care and treatment
Child
Children & youth
Cooperative Behavior
Cooperative Planning
Data Analysis
Data Collection
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Interinstitutional Relations
Knowledge Development
Louisiana
Male
Peer Support Groups
Psychological aspects
Residential Programs
Residential Treatment - organization & administration
Risk Reduction
School employees
School Health Services
School Health Services - organization & administration
Secondary Education
Self Control
Self Esteem
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse treatment
Substance Abuse Treatment Centers - organization & administration
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Teenagers
Youth
Youth Programs
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Summary:Thousands of youth participate in residential substance abuse treatment each year. After completing treatment, many of these youth return to school. This study analyzed the process of substance abuse treatment at the Generations Youth Program, and identified opportunities for collaboration with school health personnel. A qualitative case study design was employed. Analysis of the treatment process revealed the primary goal of treatment was to assist youth in developing a belief in their ability to remain sober. This goal was achieved through a peer support network, development of self‐control, and acquisition of treatment knowledge. Youth who develop these skills are successfully discharged from treatment and return to home and school. Opportunities exist for collaboration between school health and substance abuse treatment personnel to enable discharged youth to remain drug free.
ISSN:0022-4391
1746-1561
DOI:10.1111/j.1746-1561.2002.tb03560.x