Teen Substance Use Treatment at Carter House

Substance use can quickly disrupt emotional health, relationships, motivation, school performance, decision-making, and future goals. Teens and young adults struggling with alcohol or drug use often feel trapped in unhealthy patterns that affect not only themselves, but their entire family system.

Substance use frequently develops alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, family conflict, low self-esteem, or social struggles. Effective treatment must address both the substance use itself and the underlying emotional and behavioral issues contributing to it.

At Telos, we provide substance use treatment for teens and young adults struggling with drug use, alcohol abuse, vaping, marijuana dependency, prescription medication misuse, and co-occurring mental health concerns. Treatment focuses on accountability, emotional healing, healthy coping skills, family involvement, and long-term recovery.

Treatment may include:

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Relapse prevention
• Emotional regulation skills
• Recreation and experiential therapy
• Academic and life-skills support
• Structure, mentoring, and accountability
• Psychiatric support when appropriate

Our goal is to help students move beyond substance use and build healthier, more stable, meaningful lives.