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Phoenix House - Texas

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mel0731:
Does anyone have any info about this place?  I think it is San Antonio..  How about Building Bridges in Montana?    Thank you so much for any information you can provide...

On that note, if you know of any place that has had success with kids that are heavily abusing drugs, please let me know.  I am at the end of my rope!!!

Mel0731

Anonymous:
Does your teenager agree to treatment?

TheWho:
Chuck, If you are concered with too many people getting involved I will be in Atlanta next week and we can sit down and hammer out a plan, just the two of us.  I wouldnt mind checking the site out myself while I am there but I will not give you an answer either way, my driver is sick so I will be using Mindys, but we can talk after we get out of the car..... I dont want to discuss this on the way there.  Confirm your plans with Jenna and I will work thru her.

I have not spoken to any parents who had children attend Phoenix house, so I cannot comment, but I haven’t heard any negative comments coming from that direction if that helps.

There are many options out there for you, but if you are dealing strictly with addiction issues I have seen some great success at a place called Hazelden, which is in Minnesota, just north of Minneapolis.  It is a bit on the expensive side (insurance won’t cover much, if any of the cost) but they are extremely successful at getting a person off drugs and stabilized and do cater to youth services.  The follow-up/ long term success varies depending on the individual and how they stick to their plan.

otherside:
Phoenix House is a "chain" of treatment facilities.  You can find them in many areas of the country.  So far as I know, they are above-board etc, although I'm not personally acquainted with them.  Your post is the first I've heard of Building Bridges.  My recollection is that regulation in Montana is not the tightest in the country, which could allow for some innovative good programs, but could also allow for less-desirable operations.

There are a number of sound things that can be done for someone with a heavy drug dependance.  The options vary with the individual's age, and the chances of success vary with the individual's own interest in achieving change as well.  Finally the best choice depends on the character and physical condigion of the person involved.  The issue is not just one of getting rid of drugs/drug use, but also one of establishing something to take its place -- goals, and the means and incentive(s) to achieve them.

So, age, physical condition, extent and duration of drug use, school level and performance (if applicable), other/former interests, and any self-interest in getting off drugs???

Anonymous:
If a person doesn't want help or believe they need help, nothing will "work".  What specifically is the problem?


Warning!!!   The Who is a program shill with either a direct or indirect financial interest in Aspen Education.  DO NOT SPEAK WITH THIS MAN!!!




the above is my opinion based on Who's registered postings.

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