Typical Student Candidate (ALA Substance Abuse Program)

The typical student candidate for the ALA Substance Abuse Program is a good kid from a good Christian family (raised in the Church).  Unfortunately, this student also has a substantial “authority” issue (mainly, this child is rebelling against parental authority) and is abusing drugs and/or alcohol, and are in need of immediate intervention.  The authority issue stems form the fact that they have an adventurous spirit and demand un-earned autonomy, but can’t make decisions that are in their best interest.  In essences, these kids are their own worst enemy.  In regard to their parents they fight, argue, and will not listen.  Additionally, this child is emotionally immature, is making poor decisions, blames everyone else for their own mistakes, rationalizes, minimizes, and is deep into “fantasy-thinking”.  Meaning, this child is making more and more bad decisions, is hanging out with the wrong crowd, sneaking out at night, abusing drugs and alcohol, and is probably sexually active and they don’t see the “problem”.  However, this same child blames his/her parents for everything, and thinks that they are “retarded”, “gay”, and “stupid”.  This child is acting as if he/she was 8 years old, but demands to be treated as if they were 30.
           

Total Cost for Substance Abuse Program

$59,245 total cost covering 12 months (includes the enrollment fee), and $4,250 per month for each additional month thereafter. Parent Coaching included, After Care Fee included, and Athletics optional ($500).  Mercy Ministry Project included.

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