Can Sending Your Child to Rehab Make Things Worse?
Can Sending Your Child to Rehab Make Things Worse?
If your child is suffering from addiction and you feel like you’ve done everything you can to help them on your own, you may be considering sending your child to a rehabilitation center. With that said, a question that sometimes comes up when considering what options are available is whether or not sending your child to rehab can actually make things worse. Even if you haven’t thought about this before, it is something you’ll want to consider when choosing the right rehabilitation program for your child.
Here are some things to consider when it comes time to decide what program works best for your child, along with an option that can help to avoid some of these issues entirely—in-home treatment.
Can Sending My Child to Rehab Make Things Worse? If So, How?
While rehab can help many at-risk teens get the help they need, it also comes with its own perils. Some of these include:
· Exposure to those suffering from other forms of addiction
· Exposure to older youths and even adults
· Hooking up with others in treatment
· Peer pressure and relapse
· Isolation from friends and family at home
Some parents enroll their teens in rehab to treat something less dangerous (like marijuana), then while in rehab they are exposed to those that drink or use hard drugs. Often, this use is glamorized as teens try to “one-up” each other. Teens also can collectively relapse if one teen sneaks in drugs or alcohol.
Another major issue with at-risk teens all in the same place is hooking up. Teens will sometimes turn to sex as an alternative to use, which can lead to pregnancy, STDs, and the development of sex addiction.
While these concerns aren’t guarantees, they are something you’ll want to take into consideration when looking for treatment for your child.
In-Home Treatment
One option many parents aren’t aware of is in-home treatment. Front Door Health offers addiction treatment for teens from the comfort of their own home. We come to you, allowing your child to receive treatment in a safe and familiar environment. This also allows them to continue to meet their school and even extracurricular commitments.
Ultimately, the right option is something you’ll need to decide on your own. With that said, there are more options than you may have previously considered, and it’s good to explore these options to determine which is right for your child.
About Front Door Health
Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.
We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.
If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.
info@frontdoorhealthcenter.com
