High-Risk Substance Use Among Teens

At least one-in-eight teenagers have misused an illicit substance in the last year, including opioids, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and more. Fifty percent of teens said they have misused drugs at least once and more than 62% of high school seniors reported abusing alcohol. How do we stop teens from experiencing high risk substance use? And how do we treat and support those who are facing their addiction?At Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, the Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. program serves adolescents between the ages of 13 – 17, offering them the ability to focus on recovering from alcohol, drugs, abuse, and addiction. The program encompasses multiple levels of care, including the involvement of their loved ones in the treatment and recovery process.