Adolescence is a time of firsts. That’s true. But with this time of first comes new emotions, experiences, and responsibilities. And with these new stages (maturity) come challenges, temptations, and pitfalls that test their resolve.

If we talk about the temptations that youth face, it is tremendous in today’s world, where alcohol, drugs, cannabis, and edibles have taken a major share.

Well, we’re not just making claims on our own here. The figures we discuss come directly from official Los Angeles sources—these are not our opinions but hard data gathered by experts.

• As per the Los Angeles Times, on May 14, 2024, eight high school students were taken to the hospital on Tuesday during a chaperone field trip to the La Brea Tar Pits. Why? Because the students likely consumed edible products containing cannabis. As a result, they experienced an altered level of consciousness.
• Not only this but according to the SAPC Data Brief, 3.2% of youth (12-17) in LA reported binge drinking in the year 2022.
• Not to mention, the fentanyl overdose deaths of youths 17 and under was 86 – according to a data report by Substance Abuse Prevention Control.

Quite devastating. But you see, sometimes, teens can stray from a healthy path despite their best efforts. And the reasons for this are many mental health struggles, bullying, peer pressure, etc. When these challenges pile up, a helping hand can make all the difference. That’s where our evidence-based residential treatment center steps in. We provide personalized therapy plans for teens and their families during these temptation crises, helping pave the way toward a healthy and promising future. Our aim:

• Is to process targets the roots underlying these issues.
• Eradicate the root causes of the problems instead of sweeping them under the rug.
• And ensure that every teen has the tools, skills, and support they need to thrive despite the obstacles they face.