Adolescent Substance Program

TEENAGERS – WE ARE HERE!
Like an uncontrollable alien virus – substance abuse has flourished in the hearts and minds of teenagers, families and our communities. Substance abuse reinforces negative human behaviour to such an extent that it robs you of your family, health, feelings and skills.

Well, no more! THE ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE PROGRAM OF STABILIS TREATMENT CENTRE is here to intervene in the lives of individuals, families, schools and communities to prevent further substance abuse and to prevent full-blown addiction. The program is here to show teenagers that life is worth living without substance abuse.

The program consists of 5 group sessions (over a period of 5 weeks): Thursdays from 15:00 -16:00

Week 1: Understanding the addiction cycle and recovery

Week 2: The role of emotions and defense mechanisms in substance abuse

Week 3: Boundary setting

Week 4: The effect of substance use on trust…