WElcome TO YOUth Town
A CHRIST CENTERED ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTER
Youth Town of Tennessee offers professional residential services for co-occurring disorders mental health and substance abuse for ages 13-17. Youth Town also offers outpatient services for mental health and substance abuse co-occurring for ages 7-17. We seek Irreversible life change in each child’s life through various forms of treatment.
SIGNS OF ADDICTIONS IN ADOLESCENTS
Many youth may show behaviors in adolescence that are indicative of substance abuse, but can also be considered normal behaviors while growing up. It is important to take notice if there are several signs happening at the same time, if they occur suddenly, and if the behaviors are extreme. The following behaviors in a youth might indicate drug or alcohol abuse:
- Mood changes (temper flare-ups, irritability, defensiveness)
- Academic problems (poor attendance, low grades, disciplinary action)
- Changing friends and a reluctance to have parents/family get to know the new friends
- A "nothing matters" attitude (lack of involvement in former interests, general low energy)
- Finding substances (drug or alcohol) in youth’s room or personal effects
- Physical or mental changes (memory lapses, poor concentration, lack of coordination, slurred speech, etc.)
Christmas At Youth Town
Did you know our Youth Town teens can't go home to see their family for the holidays? We aim to make this season special for each teenager in our care, but that is only possible through community generosity. Would you, your business, or even your church small group consider making the holidays memorable for them this year?