Cracks in the System: The Treatment Gap Facing Addicted Teens

Cracks in the system: The treatment gap facing addicted teens

Getty Images Imagine a 17-year-old girl in foster care — exhausted, scared, and alone — looking for safety, shelter, and a place to finally breathe. Instead, she’s surrounded by violence, drugs, and the constant fear that no one is coming to help. She watches as friends disappear without warning, as overdoses happen in rooms down […] The post Cracks in the system: The treatment gap facing addicted teens appeared first on Pleasanton Weekly.

Portugal’s addiction treatment at a crossroads

LISBON — Paul’s accent cut like a stiff morning breeze across Boston Common: “This program saves lives,” he said forcefully. He sipped coffee from a cardboard cup and tucked in his winter coat tighter around his neck. For a second, I thought I might be back in that puritan city as I waited for my ham and cheese croissant toasting under the middle-aged barista’s watchful gaze. The staff of the methadone van I was shadowing that morning talked amo…

How A Veteran Addiction Treatment Program Changes Lives

Photo supplied by Jackson House Rehab Veterans face unique challenges that can affect both their mental health and everyday life. The stress from military service, including combat exposure, injuries, and emotional trauma, can lead to substance use. For many, addiction becomes a way to cope with painful memories or ongoing stress. But help is available. Veteran addiction treatment programs offer targeted care that not only addresses addiction bu…