Treating Teenage Drinking Problems
Teenage drinking problems must be treated. The dangers of teen alcoholism include: increase in car accidents, increased probability of drug use, losing jobs and friends, increased probability of sexual behavior, increased probability of committing crime and increased likelihood of attempted suicide. This isn’t to be taken lightly.
Resources for help with teen alcoholism include:
- Al-Anon-Alateen: 1 (888) 4AL-ANON
- Alcoholics Anonymous World Services: (212) 870-3400
- American Council on Alcoholism treatment referral line: (800) 527-5344
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving: (800) GET-MADD
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: (800) NCA-CALL
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: (301) 443-3860
- National Clearinghouse for Alcoholism and Drug Information: (800) 729-6686
- National Resource Center: (866) 870-4979
The treatment options for teenage drinking problems include medical, individual and family therapy. They are not mutually exclusive, meaning that the most effective treatment is when all three are taken together. Medical treatments alone are not effective, especially under the age of 21. Therefore, individual and family therapy programs are advised.
Drugs for alcoholism include Zofran, Natrexone and Vivitrol, which decrease the body’s euphoric reaction to alcohol. A drug that acts to make the person sick when drinking is Disulfiram, but it is only prescribed in 9% of cases.
If your teen has a drinking problem, don’t wait. Get help now to turn him around and help his health, safety and future as an adult.
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