Each session will focus on a specific strategy to help the adolescent to cope with trauma and substance abuse. The topics are designed to be accessible and engaging. A sample of 17 women participated in a study using this treatment. Results showed that these women had significant improvements in substance use, trauma-related symptoms, suicide risk, suicidal thoughts, social adjustment, family functioning, problem solving, depression, thoughts about substance use, and knowledge related to treatment. The treatment is provided by expert therapists.
Free transportation is available if needed.
Girls can contact Dr. Schmitz directly. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential. The principal investigator of the study is Dr. Lisa Najavits of McLean Hospital.