Time Healthland has reported new abuse and  neglect allegations at least ten CRC Health facilities nationwide.

The following link:

http://healthland.time.com/2012/07/20/new-abuse-allegations-arise-at-drug-treatment-programs-owned-by-bain-capital/

gives a clear indication that not all treatment centers are equal. It also reminds us that if you are considering an intensive outpatient or inpatient facility for your child, please do your homework. The bottom line is that YOU are your child's best advocate in finding him/her a safe place of care.

This website http://rehabforteens.org does NOT endorse ANY facility, but rather lists facilities to help you in your search. In the coming days, http://rehabforteens.org will be looking at its "Finding a Rehab" pages and be removing any CRC listings including its Aspen Education programs.  

The year 2012 marks a place in history where teenagers have more access to the digital world than ever before. With the explosion of social media, teenagers find themselves in the midst of making moral and ethical decisions just by pressing SEND.

Unfortunately, with this type of accessibility, teenagers are more often than not confronted with tougher than ever pressure from their peers to become involved in high risk behaviors. Behaviors which include high risks of using and even selling or distributing drugs and alcohol have become a widespread concern.

If you are considering rehab for your teen, there are some hard realities that you as a parent will most likely face. A plan of care will not work if your teen is not on board to receive the help that is being offered. This is one of the hardest truths about rehabilitation. Rehabilitation means to restore. Your teen must ...

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