Teen Addiction Treatment in Austin, Texas
At Sage Recovery & Wellness Center, we offer an effective, evidence-based teen addiction treatment that combines personalized therapies with family-centered support. We help families make informed decisions and provide care and services designed to build lasting wellness.
Treatment for Teen Substance Use
At our Westlake Wellness Center in Austin, TX, we offer outpatient treatment services for high school adolescents, including a teen intensive outpatient program (IOP) that provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment for mental health treatment. Through IOP, we address the root causes of substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions while helping teens develop the skills needed for lasting recovery.
We offer an integrated, evidence-based program for teens facing substance use disorder (SUD). Our coordinated care brings together addiction and mental-health treatment, practical coping skills, and family support so your teen gets the whole-person care they need to heal and thrive.
Why Families Choose Our Programs
Sage Recovery & Wellness Center combines evidence-based addiction treatment with holistic care to help teens and families overcome substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our programs are designed to help teens build lasting recovery while strengthening mental health, family relationships, and overall well-being.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted over time, ensuring the right level of support throughout recovery.
School-Friendly Scheduling
Our adolescent IOP is designed to fit around the school day, allowing teens to receive structured treatment while remaining engaged in school, family life, and other important responsibilities.
Trauma-Informed Care
We prioritize trauma-informed care, recognizing that many clients have experienced past traumas that profoundly affect their mental health and overall wellness. Our therapeutic environment fosters safety, trust, and empowerment, helping clients heal from their pasts while focusing on their future.
Evidence-Based and Holistic Treatments
Our programs are focused on evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and more. By blending more traditional treatments with holistic therapies like mindfulness, yoga, sound healing, and more, we can help clients find a sense of calm and clarity during their healing process.
Treating Teen Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Drug and alcohol use can upend a teen’s life and interfere with their development. Early intervention protects the developing brain, supports recovery, and reduces the risk of long-term alcohol and drug abuse—allowing your teen to heal.
At Sage Recovery & Wellness Center, every teen receives a personalized addiction treatment plan that integrates mental-health care support. Our multidisciplinary team tailors treatment plans to meet each teen’s needs and evolves plans throughout treatment as their needs change.
Signs of Addiction in Teens
Teens struggling with alcohol or drug addiction often show behavioral signs. Watch for changes in behavior, mood, and health that may signal substance use. Teens struggling with alcohol or drugs often become secretive, withdraw from friends or activities, and show sudden drops in school performance or loss of interest in hobbies.
You may also notice physical signs like bloodshot eyes, unexplained weight or appetite changes, disrupted sleep, or possession of pills or other paraphernalia. Emotionally, substance use can show up as mood swings, apathy, irritability, or heightened anxiety.
If you observe these signs, trust your instincts. Seeking professional help will offer guidance and support on the next steps. At Sage Recovery & Wellness Center, we offer confidential assessments, clear next-step care plans, and family guidance and education.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Options for Teens
At Sage Recovery & Wellness Center, each teen’s program combines individual therapy, family sessions, peer support groups, and targeted therapeutic activities tailored to their needs. We focus on underlying triggers, teach practical coping strategies, and build the life skills teens need to navigate school, relationships, and stress without substance use.
Helping Teens Manage SUD & Continue Care With Mental Health Treatment
Teens with substance use disorders often face co-occurring mental health challenges. Our integrated care addresses both addiction and mental health together, equipping teens with practical skills and support that promote long-term wellness.
We use evidence-based behavioral therapies, such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), to build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and relapse-prevention skills. These interventions, combined with individualized treatment planning and family involvement, help teens recover and maintain lasting stability.
Continuing Care for Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders
For teens with co-occurring mental health disorders, our adolescent IOP and outpatient programs provide structured, ongoing mental health services focused on stabilizing symptoms and building sustainable coping skills. These programs combine group and individual therapy, skills coaching, and family check-ins to help teens address underlying issues and function better at home, school, and with peers.
Continuing care is individualized to each teen’s needs and helps maintain progress in both mental health and recovery from substance use.
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program
Our adolescent IOP is a highly structured and supportive treatment program for teens with mental health challenges. Our teen IOP is a flexible program that typically lasts up to 9 weeks.
We understand that attending school is important for teens, and our teen IOP offers them structure and support without requiring time off from school. Through teen IOP at Sage, adolescents learn coping skills that improve their mental health and help them strengthen their mental health while reducing the risk of continued substance use.
Outpatient Program
Compared to IOP, our outpatient treatment program offers more flexibility. Outpatient individual therapy provides a structured level of care and support without requiring teens to attend treatment on a rigid, time-consuming schedule.
Outpatient treatment often serves as continuing care for teens who have completed a higher level of treatment, providing ongoing therapy and support as they continue building recovery and emotional wellness. It serves as ongoing support for teens as they continue to improve their mental health and well-being.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders We Treat
We treat teens who are struggling with mental health disorders, including anxiety disorders, depression, acute stress reactions, and major depressive disorder (MDD). Additionally, we treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, codependency, and grief and loss.
Our Evidence-Based Therapies
We offer individualized treatment that encompasses evidence-based approaches and whole-person care, and relies heavily on behavioral therapies that help teens understand behavioral patterns and build improved coping skills. Our evidence-based therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and group therapy.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a form of behavioral therapy that draws awareness to patterns in thoughts, feelings, and actions. Through CBT, teens learn about how these patterns impact their mental health and their choices, including substance use. As a result of increased awareness, teens learn how to work through current issues with new patterns.
CBT is highly structured and focuses on guiding teens through a self-help process. As a result, CBT helps teens develop healthier patterns of thought, feeling, and action. They learn new ways to resolve challenges and, as a result, are more able to manage stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Through DBT, teens learn to balance current emotions with long-term change. DBT helps teens improve awareness, increase distress tolerance, regulate emotions, and communicate more effectively.
As a result, DBT is an integral aspect of mental health treatment. It is particularly helpful for teens who are struggling with strong emotions and experiences, as it offers options for navigating distressing times. DBT helps reduce self-harm behaviors and improve overall mental health.
Group Therapy
In group therapy sessions, teens attend a therapeutic session with others. The structure and context of each session are unique, depending on the needs of those in the group.
Group therapy combines peer support and skill-building. Through group therapy, teens share their own experiences and learn from others, which helps reduce isolation commonly experienced by teens recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Additionally, group therapy helps teens build skills to improve their mental health and well-being.
Support for the Entire Family
We know that alcohol and drug use, along with mental health challenges in teens, impact the entire family, which is why we offer support for both teens and family members. Our family programs include family therapy and psychoeducation that help provide education and skill-building for each family member and their loved one in treatment.
Psychoeducation is an educational process that helps family members and teens learn about their mental health and substance use challenges. Family therapy allows time for the entire family to work with one of our licensed professionals. Through family therapy, teens and family members learn to improve communication and address challenges in the family system.
Experiential & Holistic Care
As a trusted treatment provider in Austin, TX, we offer a unique blend of evidence-based treatments and holistic care. Experiential therapies and holistic approaches complement evidence-based treatment by supporting the whole person. We recognize that teens and their families are more than a diagnosis, and our programs are designed to promote emotional wellness, healthy coping skills, and long-term recovery through a comprehensive, whole-person approach.
Safe Supportive Environment for Teens and Families
We understand that the treatment environment is an important aspect of treatment. Therefore, we have designed a treatment environment that is inviting, safe, and supportive. Teens and their families will feel at home at our Westlake Wellness Center location.
Knowing When to Seek Help for Your Teen’s Substance Use
If your teen is using substances, it is time to seek help. Early intervention allows teens to develop healthy coping skills, reduce the progression of substance use, and improve long-term outcomes.
FAQs
How can I help an addicted teenager?
The best way to help a teen with addiction is to seek professional treatment. Addiction is a disease, causing changes in the brain that impact choices. Professional substance abuse treatment addresses the root causes of addiction while helping teens heal from the physical changes that have occurred. Getting help can protect your teen from long-term challenges with addiction.
What is the most common addiction in teens?
Alcohol, nicotine (including vaping), marijuana, and prescription medications are among the most commonly misused substances by teens. Prescription drugs such as fentanyl and other opioids are less common.
What are the signs that a teenager might need addiction treatment?
Teens who show sudden changes in behavior, school performance, or mood might need addiction treatment. At Sage Recovery & Wellness Center, we can help you understand your teen’s needs and what kind of treatment best suits them. If you are at all concerned about your teen’s substance use or addiction, seeking treatment early is the best option.
Do you offer detox for addiction treatment?
We do not provide detox; however, we can refer you to one of our trusted community partners.
Do you offer medication management?
We do not offer medication management; however, our case managers can assist parents and teens in connecting with an adolescent prescriber.