To ensure the continued success of drug and alcohol intervention programs, aftercare must be a part of treatment. Aftercare is designed to help the teen and family recovering from an addiction problem continue to grow healthier. Generally these programs are set-up while the student is still in treatment. The programs include both in and out of school activities.
Counseling is usually a part of aftercare.
For students who were in an outpatient treatment program, a month or more of counseling may be necessary. Teens who were in an inpatient program, may need a year of counseling before the root causes of the addiction are dealt with.