Some adolescents at Arapahoe House may abuse only alcohol, some only drugs, and some adolescents may abuse both. Regardless of which substances are abused, the treatment provided at Arapahoe House is based on a belief that substance abuse is caused by a variety of factors and that a holistic approach to treatment that includes the family is essential to promote lifestyle changes in teenagers. The length of stay varies by program and is determined by client and family needs. Extensive outcome data are not yet available.
Information assessing the extent to which clients met program goals is collected at discharge.
These assessments will be compared to the client follow-up information to determine the relationship between meeting treatment goals and how well the client maintains a healthier lifestyle following discharge.