As students head back to school online, concern is growing that teens who struggle from substance misuse disorder could relapse if left without home supervision. Mission High School specializes in students who are seeking recovery from substance use disorder. Those who attend Mission High know all to well the pitfalls that come from being young …
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For teens battling substance abuse, all of this time away from school and support groups can lead them to relapse. That’s why one Las Vegas-based group is making it a priority to stay connected. “At the moment I’m struggling with Xanax and alcohol,” Anaily Rodriguez said. “And it was getting pretty bad pretty quickly. I …
Alternative Peer Group (APG) is a drop-in center for teens suffering from substance use disorder. This after school/summer program is driven by peer mentors that provide recovery support services and healthy time management life skills.
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