Chemical dependency is a progressive and chronic disease that can rob a young man of his opportunities for an education or career, destroy meaningful relationships, chisel away at his dignity / self worth, and even take his life. Often from a young age the stereotypical “American male” is conditioned to not feel or express pain, grief or hurt.

Since 2004 Northwood CRP has been moving toward a completely integrated treatment setting for adolescent male clients (ages 12 through 18) with co-occurring mental health disorders and an alcohol and other drug abuse diagnosis. Determining which diagnosis is present is the first step. In addition to the traditional psychosocial assessment ...