How Can Therapeutic Residential Treatment Programs Benefit Teenagers?

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Responsible parents often contend between outpatient and residential treatment programs when dealing with a troubled teenager who’s facing addiction or mental health issues. Some might hesitate at the idea of inpatient care, but they eventually embrace the advantages it offers. Despite the emotional hurdle of separation, the benefits of residential treatment in Utah can prove transformative for your teen. From immersive … Read More

Avoid Residential Treatment Center Abuse by Picking the Right Center

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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

Shutting Down Abuse at Utah Youth Treatment Centers

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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?

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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

Wilderness Program Abuse in Utah

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Wilderness treatment center abuse in Utah is occurring.

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

Legislators Approve New Regulations for Utah Treatment Centers

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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

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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

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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

Why is abuse so prevalent at residential treatment facilities?

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Youth Treatment Center Abuse

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

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Signs of Abuse in a Youth 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