Cedar Ridge Saves Young Girls Life
Written by Craig Rogers, Posted on , in Section Turn For The Better
Developing Substance Abuse Issues
By the time Brooke had reached the 7th grade, she was already starting to develop serious issues with substance abuse. A new group of friends introduced her to alcohol, and she quickly reached the point where she was drinking almost every day. Before long, she was also using drugs and completely ignoring any attempts her parents made to reign in her bad behavior. These choices also started to effect her performance in the classroom. She went from being an excellent student to one who was cutting school and barely able to pass. On top of all of this, she started regularly getting into fights with her peers. Her parents knew something was seriously wrong, but they couldn't figure out how to save her.
Her Life Was Starting To Self-Destruct
Because of the damage that Brooke's drug abuse was doing to her relationship with her parents, she began to engage in unhealthy relationships with older classmates. Eventually, she developed a serious relationship with an older boy that became abusive. Despite this, she stayed with him and started to experiment with even more dangerous drugs. Before long, she was regularly using cocaine and meth. At this point, her health was at serious risk, and Brooke's parents realized that if they didn't do something soon there might be no way to save their daughter. Luckily, they chose to act and were able to find the right program. This would end up being one of the most important decisions they ever made.
Finding The Right Help
At Cedar Ridge Academy, Brooke was able to get the help she needed to turn everything around. Today, almost two years later, she is a happy and healthy teen who is looking forward to attending college at Boise State in the fall. She has also repaired her relationship with her parents and addressed the issues that drove her to substance abuse. Attending Cedar Ridge truly gave her a second chance at life. Without the support and guidance they provided, she would still be caught in the same cycle of self-destructive behavior that almost destroyed her life.
