This Program provides special substance abuse treatment services for adolescents who are involved with methamphetamine ("meth"). To our knowledge, this Program is the first of its type for adolescents in the United State and is a model for holistic treatment for this particularly dangerous drug.

Historically, 90% of our clients have had substance abuse problems. In our area, girls are particularly likely to become involved with meth as a "diet aid."

Treatment admissions for meth use more than doubled in our region in the second half of the 1990s, and local and regional officials have scrambled to deal with the many problems posed by methamphetamine production and use. Meth users have had a difficult time finding recovery in traditional substance abuse programs, so it is critical to develop new approaches to deal with this particularly addictive drug.




The Meth Track combines Turning Point's existing Substance Abuse Program with specific services designed for adolescent methamphetamine users. Special services for clients who are placed in the Meth Program will include:

--Education on the impacts of methamphetamine use and recovery.
--Relapse prevention services.
--Nutrition and dietary services.
--Help in building a healthy body image.
--Help with skin problems, depression, sleeplessness, cravings, and dental problems.
--Special exercise programs.
--Family therapy by a specially-trained therapist.

The Methamphetamine Treatment Program provides a way for Turning Point to meet the special needs of its clients who face problems with this particularly difficult drug. It is an important new way that we promote good health for our clients, their families, and our communities.



Referrals:

Kim Wood
kwood@turning.org
970-221-0550, ext 207