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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your daughters behavior is very alarming. I’m so glad she came to you. It is likely it would be very dangerous for to her ever drink again.

I suggest following up this initial pause from drinking with some education and counseling for everyone in your family about the profession of alcoholism and how it impacts the adolescent brain. Instead of focusing on responsible drinking, perhaps instead focus on the high risks associated with consuming any amount of alcohol for a teen who enjoys binge drinking go the point of blacking out, and equip her with the skills to say no and stand up to peer pressure.

I think it is very difficult to be proactive in this situation, but it would be worth it. I suggest starting with any of the local outpatient treatment programs to see what resources are available. It might be that outpatient treatment isn’t what is appropriate for your daughter, but they may be able to make some specific suggestions about programs that are appropriate for your family.

Good luck OP. Stay vigilant. [/quote]

OP here.

We're trying, thank you. She began therapy shortly after coming to us and with a therapist who specializes in substance abuse and adolescents. She talks to her weekly.

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the therapist must have an opinion on this OP[/quote]

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