Rehab-international.org also claims that rehab does not work for teens. They came to this conclusion after noticing that it is hard for teens to concentrate during lectures and group therapy, therefore they do not retain the information given. Also, they found that a problem with rehab is the kids there "glamorize" drugs and make them seem fun, so the kids are willing to try them after completing treatment. The teens at the rehab often lack the will to surrender drug use because they have not experienced enough pain from drugs to make them face the consequences. Another source, muirwoodteen.com stresses the same argument as the previous two. They say that teens don't believe that their addiction is a problem. Also, a lot more kids are sent into rehab now, and the care is not as individualized. Staying sober isn't easy as it is, but it is even harder for teens to do. Last, it is hard for teens to accept a new peer group that makes good decisions and let go of the old group after leaving the rehabilitation center.
kids often share their drug stories during group therapy sessions, and glamorize the drugs.
Extra video:
This is a short video describing the negative effects that drug rehab can have on teens.
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