12 Step Programs for Troubled Young Adults from Wyoming

12 step programs are one of the most reliable rehabilitative tools a young addict from Wyoming could turn to during their recovery process.

What's more, the solidarity and true fellowship one experiences while 'working the steps' makes the arduous journey of regaining their sobriety, physical well-being, and emotional freedom all the more attainable.

Programs like, At The Crossroads -- dynamic treatment facilities that combine modernized therapies with the time-tested treatment of the 12 steps -- aim to educate, inform, and guide young men and women through their road to recovery.

With 200 different organizations associated with its guiding principals and traditions, the ever-expanding number of 12 step facilities continues to grow in its abilities to address nearly any kind of addiction or behavioral issues including (but certainly not limited to) substance abuse, gambling, crime, food, sex, hoarding, and even online gaming.

In short, the 12 steps are a simply a set of basic, albeit, undeniably effective guiding principles: admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion, recognizing a higher power that can give strength examining past errors with help, making amends for these errors, learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior and helping others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.

Twelve-Step Methods Are Used to Address a Wide Spectrum of Substance Abuse and Other Co-dependency Issues (Including Addicts from Wyoming)

Luckily for young addicts living in Wyoming, there are plentiful 12 step-based self-help organizations to choose from, regardless of their drug of choice or compulsive co-dependency issues.

As we all know, the principals of the 12 steps derived from its still-largest programs, Alcoholics Anonymous.

However, over the past 80 years, the guiding principals of the steps have since been used to develop over 200 additional addiction-specific group therapy programs that focus on all types of compulsive behaviors -- including those that are not related to abusing substances.

What's more, the other 199 12-step based programs, otherwise known as fellowships, are just as prevalent as AA and can be found in all parts of the US, including the state of Wyoming.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) for example, is the second-largest and oldest of the 200 fellowships. NA was formed by addicts who struggled with substances other than alcoholism, but nonetheless, saw the potential rehabilitative benefits that the 12 steps could produce for their non-alcoholic, narcotic co-dependency issues.

At The Crossroads Has Helped Countless Troubled Young Adults from Wyoming

Here at ATC, we instill the core values of the "12 steps" that have served so many addicted young men and women. Our residential transitional living facility offers drug rehab programs for kids between the ages of 18 to 25. It is our desire is to provide compassionate, professional and confidential therapy services to kids in crisis. The mission is to foster the development of responsible, self-sufficient, drug and alcohol-free young men and women by providing effective and affordable services, in which they can look forward to new and healthy lifestyles.

If your adult child is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, you're not alone. Recovery is possible, and there is help. At The Crossroads provides a warm and supportive transitional environment where these kids can find hope, help, and healing. Please call the Admissions Specialist at (866) 439-0354, we want to help.

Mental Health Resources for Parents and Young Adults in Wyoming:

Wyoming Department of Health: Behavioral Health Division - Formed in 2011, The Behavioral Health Division of Wyoming merges the former Developmental Disabilities Division and Mental Health and Substance Use Services Division of the Wyoming Department of Health. Wyoming BHD's vision is to enrich the quality of life of Wyoming citizens who suffer from developmental disabilities, mental illness, acquired brain injury, and substance abuse issues. BHD's mission is to be a leader of state government responsive to the behavioral health needs of Wyoming residents. This is accomplished by producing and managing a quality integrated continuum of care that is customer-focused, evidenced-based, collaborative, and outcome driven.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Wyoming (NAMI) - NAMI of Wyoming gives assistance to citizens (and their families) of Wyoming suffering from mental illness. NAMI Wyoming provides a diversity of services to support and educate people who live with mental illness. NAMI Wyoming is the State’s central institution for information about advancements, material issues and development in the area of mental illness. NAMI Wyoming advocates for a shift in the mindsets of the general public and public officials, striving to guarantee the accessibility and availability of quality support for people affected by mental illness.

Some parental advice for understanding your young adult child..

To prevent drug abuse in young adults, parents can consider certain strategies, including establishing rules and consequences. Make it clear that you won't tolerate drug abuse. Rules might include leaving a party where drug abuse occurs and not riding in a car with a driver who's been using drugs. Agree on the consequences of breaking the rules ahead of time and enforce them consistently.

It’s difficult to understand your teen’s choices and inner life. Most parents, don’t necessarily like the choices their kids make. It helps to remember that his/her frontal cortex is still developing into their twenties, so teens are still building impulse control and the ability to foresee the consequences of their actions, and why you have better judgement than your teen.

Transitional Living Programs In Wyoming

Here At The Crossroads, we recognize the common issues that young adults are faced with every day. And we will help your child deal with their work, social, and life related problems in a healthful and productive way. An At The Crossroads advocate is standing by for your call. Reach us at (866) 439-0354.