Long History of Providing Care for Substance Use and Related Challenges
Our team has been providing enhanced treatment for substance use and co-occurring problems for more than 35 years through our comprehensive, integrated, family, community, and peer-based model.
Proven, Effective Treatment Approaches
Our work is based in treatment approaches that have been studied and proven to be effective. This includes Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Relapse Prevention, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Dialectical-Behavior Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We work with Young People and Families Our goals are to:
- Promote awareness and understanding of the function and effects of substances
- Help teens and young adults learn, practice, and develop life and recovery management skills. This includes skills for dealing with distress and strong emotions, navigating relationships and stresses, and planning for situations that are associated with risk for alcohol or substance use.
- Improve individual and family health, function and well-being
- Prepare youth and young adults for living a self-directed, fulfilling life free of risk and harm. Our team aims to understand what natural strengths and interests that youth/young adults have and enhance those natural strengths while also focusing on addressing current substance use and mental health concerns (e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression).
Our team aims to understand what natural strengths and interests that youth/young adults have and enhance those natural strengths while also focusing on addressing current substance use and mental health concerns (e.g., trauma, anxiety, depression).
We Value a Recovery Community as Part of Treatment
We will also encourage a connection to community and with others who are also aiming to live healthier lives as a part of the recovery process.
Active Research Program Improves Treatment Options
Duke research is helping to provide a better understanding of the course of adolescent and young adult alcohol and substance use issues, and the best treatment options. Through our research, we are investigating the best treatment approaches for adolescents with co-occurring depression and alcohol or substance use; developing an integrated treatment approach for youth with alcohol/substance use problems, depression, and suicide risk; and conducting a multi-site study of the consequences of alcohol and drug use during adolescence and adulthood on the developing brain.
A Network of Area Contacts
If you, or your adolescent or young adult needs care beyond the scope of our programs or as a continuation of our services, our network of contacts can help you and your child obtain quality care for long-term success.