Parent Handbook for Triad Community Services' Outpatient Adolescent Recovery Program

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Triad's Philosophy of Treatment
   2.1 Treatment Philosophy
   
   2.2 Triad's approach to the adolescent program
   
   2.3 Important messages for parents
3. Program Description
   
   
4. Drug Info
   
   
5. Questions & Answers
   (I wrote sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.5)
   
   
   5.1 Drug & Addiction Myths
   
   5.2 How do I decide between an outpatient or inpatient program?
   
   5.3 Home Drug Testing -- Why the debate?
   
   5.4 How long does recovery take?
   
   5.5 Why is dual diagnosis important?
   
   5.6 Why do I need to be involved?
   
   5.7 Why do my kids need to abstain from all drugs?
   
   5.8 What do I do if my child relapses?
6. Glossary
   
   
   6.1 Definitions
   
   6.2 References