Ten Broeck Hospital offers a highly structured Adolescent 28-Day Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program that utilizes the Recovery Dynamics Mode of treatment for treating chemically dependent adolescents (ages 13-18). This program is designed extended care for chemically dependent patients including physical, social, spiritual, medical, psychotherapeutic and 12-step treatment interventions. An individually structured intensive program, the Extended Care Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program focuses on breaking the denial of Chemical Dependency and provides a foundation for beginning the process of recovery in a four (4) week program.

The Adolescent 28-Day Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program

• A safe milieu with 24 hour skilled nursing care.
• Thorough assessment and monitoring by a Registered Nurse experienced in assessment and treatment of chemically dependent individuals, and development of an initial treatment plan.
• Evaluation and crisis stabilization by a multidisciplinary team (including a nurse, certified chemical dependency counselor, social worker, activity therapist, psychologist and dietitian) directed by a psychiatrist.
• Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist.
• Physical examination and intervention by a physician.
• Pharmacological interventions as indicated.
• Development of an individualized Master Treatment Plan by a multidisciplinary team which is problem oriented, goal directed, contains measurable objectives, and addresses criteria for discharge.
• Development of a comprehensive discharge plan.
• Educational groups which focus on the disease process of Chemical Dependency, using the Recovery Dynamics method of counseling which includes the Twelve Steps of AA/NA, and relapse prevention.
• Therapeutic groups that address the areas of denial, feelings (including shame, guilt and anger) assertiveness, problem solving, grief resolution, life planning, stress and coping skills, self-image, social skills, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, art and music therapy.
• Individual therapy and family therapy as needed.
• Group therapy and educational groups for family members and/or significant others.

Following completion of the Adolescent 28-Day Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program, an appropriate referral is then made for the patient to continue treatment in the least restrictive level of care possible (i.e., partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, aftercare program). The level of care recommended is determined by the individual needs of the patient.

For more information or assistance, please call our Evaluation and Referral Department.