Our youth are now experimenting with drugs in grammar school and junior high school. The most commonly abused substances are marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, and tobacco. Recent studies indicate a rise in adolescent heroin abuse. Teen substance abuse is more dangerous than adult abuse because their bodily systems have yet to fully develop, making them vulnerable to developmental problems and brain damage. A spen Achievement Academy is an outstanding program for adolescents with substance abuse problems.
All students receive drug and alcohol education.
Those with substance abuse problems also participate in drug and alcohol groups, twelve step meetings, and must complete written assignments. Staff members thoroughly search all new students coming into the field for alcohol, drugs or drug paraphernalia. To prevent any substance use during their program stay. The wilderness environment at Aspen makes it nearly impossible to sneak substances into the program. Therefore, students have no access to drugs and alcohol, and may be free from substances for the first time since use began.