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Treatment Trends & News

Treatment Trends & News

Treatment Trends & News

Parents

Virtual Outpatient: The Future of Accessible Addiction Treatment

We can now do almost anything online, from working to grocery shopping to making friends and dating. You can even “visit” your physician via the internet. But you may not know that mental health and addiction treatment services can be accessed online as well. These resources have been available for some time but really came into their own during and after the COVID lockdown. Healthcare providers, clinics, and treatment programs

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ADHD

Why Evolve Treatment Chose SMART Recovery

At Evolve Treatment, we’ve always been committed to providing the best possible care for adolescents navigating the challenges of addiction and mental health. As we continue to grow, we’ve made a pivotal decision to shift away from traditional 12-Step programs and embrace the SMART Recovery approach. This change reflects our understanding of what today’s teens need to succeed in their recovery journeys—something flexible, realistic, and aligned with their unique perspectives.

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Getting Help

World Trauma Day: Understanding and Healing Teen Trauma

At Evolve Treatment, we know that trauma isn’t just something that happens to other people—it’s something that can touch any of us, particularly teens who are still figuring out how to navigate the world. World Trauma Day is on October 17th each year, and it marks a time to raise awareness about the impact of trauma on people’s lives, especially young people. Let’s talk about what trauma is, how it

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ADHD

Understanding SMART Recovery: A Fresh Approach for Teen Addiction Treatment

What is SMART Recovery? When it comes to helping teens navigate addiction, finding the right approach is crucial. At Evolve Treatment, we’ve embraced SMART Recovery as a powerful tool in guiding young people toward healthier lives.  Why is SMART Recovery such a good fit for teens? Let’s dive in and explore. SMART Recovery stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training, and it’s a modern, science-based program designed to help people break

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Addiction

Fatal Adolescent Drug Overdose: New Report Shows Alarming Trend

Fentanyl-Involved Deaths Drive Increase If you read or follow national news at all, you know that for the past decade, the nation has been in the grip of what’s called the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis – or the opioid epidemic, as it is also called – actually began over twenty years ago, around 1999, with an increase in opioid prescriptions driving upward trends in opioid addiction and opioid-related overdose

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Family & Home Life

Adolescent Behavioral Health: The Current State of Teen Mental Health after Two Years of Pandemic Mitigation Measures

The Impact of Virtual School, Social Distancing, and Decreased Peer Interaction on Youth and Teens When the pandemic arrived in the U.S. in late February, 2020, no one knew what to expect. The first places to enact real public health mitigation measures were the Bay Area in California and the Seattle are in Washington State. That was the first time most of us heard the terms shelter-in-place, social distancing, essential travel, essential workers, and virtual

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ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD Awareness Month, which takes place each October, is a time to deepen our understanding and challenge the misconceptions surrounding ADHD. At Evolve Treatment Centers, we’re dedicated to supporting individuals with ADHD year-round, not just in October. If you or a loved one is navigating the challenges of ADHD, reach out to us today. We’re here to help our clients live fully and joyfully, no matter the obstacles. What Is

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How to Find the Top Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers

Search Tips for Parents: The Best Residential Programs for Teens If your adolescent child receives a diagnosis for a mental health, behavioral, or substance use disorder and their therapist or psychiatrist recommends residential treatment, it’s not always easy to know where to start your search for a high-quality residential facility that specializes in treating and supporting teens. The first thing we advise is to research any residential treatment center your

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Parents

Learning Disabilities Awareness Month

Learning disabilities are not merely challenges but are also part of the diverse tapestry that makes up human cognition and learning styles. Each year, a month is dedicated to not only understanding these disabilities but also to appreciating the unique strengths and perspectives that they bring. In 1985, former President Ronald Reagan deemed October as the national Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.   Because Evolve Treatment Centers are devoted to educating and

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depression
Parents

Depression Awareness Month

  October stands out not just for its autumnal charm but for its profound significance in the mental health community. It’s the month when attention is drawn to the silent yet pervasive struggle that many young minds confront – depression. While this mental health condition has gained more recognition in society, more can and should be done to elevate and educate. That is why we want to share with you

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