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The Troubled Teen Industry / Need Advice-Aspen ranch, Three springs
« on: July 28, 2002, 06:28:00 PM »
After I stopped laughing from reading your posts, I must say that I am astonished at the total ignorance by those of you posting on this board. First of all, pot is addictive, if only pyschologically. I think you were all lobotimized at the programs you were subjected to. BTW, he is thriving at boot camp, feeling good about himself, and it is not as dangerous as listening to the rantings of all of you, who have no clue what you are talking about. The scariest thing is that some of you are parents. Please do not respond anymore, I won't be checking.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / help
« on: July 27, 2002, 09:12:00 AM »
My entire reason for posting here was to get some feedback on some schools that don't torture. Are you all saying that every school out there will abuse him? Hasn't anyone had a positive experience? Or at least one where they weren't deprived/beaten/humilated? BTW, he is not being hurt or tortured at his boot camp. At most, he is getting a lot of exercise. I can see that many of you have really had horrible traumas being sent to awful places, and I am truely sorry for your pain.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / help
« on: July 26, 2002, 10:49:00 PM »
OH, I forgot to mention that he had nothing but my total love and support in every way last year. I kept him out of trouble at Juvie. I got him private tutors. I kept him out of trouble with his teachers. I gave him money when he needed it. I kept trusting him. I had faith.
He signed a contract that he would not smoke pot while living under our roof. Then he went out in the backyard and got high. He began selling to support his habit. I kept believing him. I wanted to. You're right, I was duped, by my son, who I still love more than anything in the world. And he knows that.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Need Advice-Aspen ranch, Three springs
« on: July 26, 2002, 10:28:00 PM »
Hmmm, maybe I should've explained in more detail. Since he has been in boot camp, one that I found myself and is not affiliated with any other organization, he has confessed to a $50 a day pot habit, and experimentation with extacy, mushrooms and LSD. He has been arrested twice, sold my jewelry, stolen thousands of dollars from family and friends (who are out to get him when he returns). He sneaks out and vandalizes others property. In order to get out, he cut the wires to our alarm system. He has been in 2 auto accidents and has only had his license since Jan. His grades went from a 3.0+ his entire life to a 1.14 last quarter. Both of his grandmothers are alcoholics. Every word out of his mouth is a lie. He worries about where his next $50 will come from. He is unhappy. I know pot is not physiologically addicting, but it is absolutely pyschologically addicting, and I speak from experience. The boot camp has no further motives. It ends in August and is only a summer program. He is enjoying it. He likes the structure, he likes being clean, and he wants to stay that way. He has no shot if he returns, he knows it and I know it. He'll be high within the hour with the low lifes he calls friends. He wants to go somewhere. Does this change your views? please, be honest...

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Need Advice-Aspen ranch, Three springs
« on: July 26, 2002, 05:01:00 PM »
I am looking for a school for my 16 yr old son, who is a senior in high school. He had become addicted to marijuana in his junior year(which led to  lying, sneaking out, stealing, dropping grades...). He his very bright and has no LDs, nor has he ever needed any meds. He is currently in boot camp, off drugs, and doing very well. After speaking to a consultant, i have determined that he needs a school that offers structure, a challanging academic program, and a program that addresses substance abuse. I am looking at Three Springs in Alabama (Paint Rock valley) and Aspen Ranch. I would appreciaite any and all advice on these schools, or suggestions for others. He wants to go, he knows he needs help.

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