Treatment Programs
Residential Program Overview
Newport Academy is a gender-specific, comprehensive, residential treatment program for adolescents suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. The program combines the key elements essential in effectively treating adolescents with substance abuse and mental health concerns.
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Addiction Defined
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as "a disease process characterized by the compulsive use of a specific psychoactive substance despite physical, psychological, or social harm".
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Gender-specific Treatment
Newport Academy has designed a gender-specific adolescent program with the objective to provide adolescents with a safe and nurturing environment to explore sensitive developmental issues. Feelings of guilt, shame, depression, isolation, trauma, and substance dependency are conditions that exist in a gender-specific context.
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Equine Assisted Therapy
The special bond that is developed between a horse and an adolescent oftentimes leads to amazing healing and personal growth. Horses have a unique ability and sensitivity to the feelings and emotional distress of individuals.
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Teen Nutrition
Healthy nutrition is a critical concern for well-being, no matter what age and gender. This is particularly true for children and adolescents as their body tissues and brain are in a dramatic stage of growth and development. This fact is reflected by the higher dietary intake for protein, vitamins, and other micronutrients during adolescence.
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Teen Education
Teens at Newport Academy continue their education in a tailored structured academic program. Our full-time, credentialed teachers work collaboratively with the resident's home school in developing an Individual Education Plan (IEP) tailored to meet the adolescents' specific academic needs.
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Family Program
When parents first realize their teen has a problem with drugs or alcohol, the family is often in crisis and find it difficult to accept that drug abuse has affected their family. Family members can often face feelings of shame, blame, and resentment. Relationships in the entire family are affected by the abuse and often create a feeling of family "wreckage".
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