Residential treatment facilities (RTCs) are intended to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young individuals struggling with various mental, behavioral, and chemical issues. They often tend to be more effective than outpatient care. Millions of Americans have entrusted the 16,066 substance abuse treatment facilities to care for their loved ones. But not all of these facilities are made equal. While some … Read More
Avoid Residential Treatment Center Abuse by Picking the Right Center
Reports of residential treatment center abuse in Utah seem to be in the news regularly these days. With so many reports, it can seem like all treatment centers are abusive. If you have a child or loved one that needs help with substance dependency, how do you choose a center? At Carlson Injury, we have represented multiple clients in residential … Read More
9 Ways a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
A personal injury attorney is a legal professional who represents people who have sustained injuries in an accident that resulted because of someone else’s fault. They help accident victims and their immediate family members pursue justice and monetary compensation for their injuries, losses, and economic as well as non-economic damages. This usually includes medical expenses, lost income/wages, loss of earning capacity, … Read More
Shutting Down Abuse at Utah Youth Treatment Centers
Abuse at Utah youth treatment centers appears to occur frequently, according to the Salt Lake City Tribune. Unfortunately, this seldom leads to the closure of these facilities. According to APM reports, during the past five years, the Utah Office of Licensing has not shut down a single facility. This is despite many reports of abuse. Why Doesn’t Abuse Lead … Read More
What Counts as Utah Youth Treatment Center Abuse?
Utah youth treatment center abuse is an ongoing problem, one that state legislators are only now starting to address. It is difficult for many to imagine that treatment centers – organizations families entrust to help their children heal – would instead go so far as to abuse those children. Unfortunately, the abuse is all too real. Abuse is a word … Read More
Why are So Many Kids Sent to Utah Youth Treatment Centers
Utah is the location of nearly 100 residential treatment centers for young people. It has become one of the most well-known locations for such centers that parents and state government agencies send young patients here from all over the country. Almost 12,000 young people have gone through Utah youth treatment centers in just the past 5 years – and unfortunately, … Read More
Utah Youth Treatment Centers – Oversight Needed
Utah youth treatment centers are in the news these days with disturbing frequency. These organizations are supposed to be caring for young people and helping them recover – but instead, are frequently accused of mentally and physically abusing patients. Multiple articles published by news outlets like the Salt Lake Tribune have highlighted abuses and the lack of oversight. The question … Read More
Therapeutic Boarding School Abuse in Utah
There is a booming industry offering treatments for “troubled teens” in Utah. Some of these organizations label themselves as therapeutic boarding schools. Parents can send their teens to these facilities to live and get treatment for issues like substance dependency. Unfortunately, some of these facilities are anything but therapeutic. In fact, they can be abusive. Therapeutic boarding school abuse in … Read More
Wilderness Program Abuse in Utah
As a leading residential treatment center abuse law firm, we work to shine a light on some of the problems with Utah’s treatment center industry. One section of the treatment industry that does not receive sufficient scrutiny is wilderness treatment programs. Wilderness program abuse in Utah happens all too often and we believe it is important to more people know … Read More
Types of Treatment for Substance Abuse
When you discover that your child or teen is suffering from substance abuse issues, it can be devastating. But once the dust settles, it becomes obvious that you need help. However, you may not be aware of what kind of help is available. Residential treatment centers get the most press – mostly for residential treatment center abuse allegations. But there … Read More
Legislators Approve New Regulations for Utah Treatment Centers
Our firm is passionate about protecting children and teens who seek treatment at Utah treatment centers. Residential treatment centers are prone to abusing their powers and harming residents. These abuses have drawn the attention of lawmakers. Those lawmakers have recently approved a bill to enhance oversight of these centers. It is a step in the right direction – a direction … Read More
Paris Hilton Speaks Out About Residential Treatment Center Abuse
Paris Hilton recently made national news when she spoke to lawmakers about residential treatment center abuse. Her experiences at the Provo Canyon School in the 1990s might surprise many in the public. However, they are less surprising for anyone familiar with residential treatment centers. Hilton’s accusations may put more pressure on authorities to regulate treatment centers. If regulation improves, it … Read More
Signs Your Child is Using Drugs
It is a fear every parent has – what if my child starts using drugs? The fear is well-founded. Statistics show that by the end of high school, a significant portion of teens have experimented with alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and prescription medications. Just trying substances does not necessarily mean that they will become addicted – but what if they do? … Read More
Effects of COVID-19 on Youth Substance Abuse
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly caused significant harm to individuals and families across the globe. Economic problems, mental health issues, social disturbances – the list of problems that can be put at the feet of the pandemic is substantial. That’s why it would be reasonable to assume that the pandemic would also increase youth substance use – but the opposite … Read More
How to Choose the Right Residential Treatment Center
There are few situations more challenging than recognizing that your young family member needs residential treatment. But once you have accepted the fact that professional treatment is necessary, the next steps become obvious. You need to choose a treatment center and begin the recovery process. But how do you choose? There are over 100 residential treatment centers in Utah alone, so you … Read More
Why is abuse so prevalent at residential treatment facilities?
When you entrust a family member or loved one to a residential treatment center, you want to know that they will be cared for properly. Unfortunately, such treatment centers do not have a great record – abuse is common, so common that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a comprehensive study to determine why abuse was so prevalent. GAO … Read More
Signs of abuse in a residential treatment facility
If you are in the unfortunate situation of having to send your child away to a residential treatment center, you expect your child to be safe and well taken care of. This is not always the case, youth care abuse is a very real and terrifying experience, and can have a lasting impact on their long-term mental health. Children may … Read More