Teen drug and alcohol rehab · Ages 13 to 17

Teen Drug Rehab in Florida: The Academy at Ambrosia

Port St. Lucie, FloridaTeen drug rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Academy offers teens ages 13 to 17 residential, PHP, and IOP substance use care with family and school support.

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Teen drug and alcohol rehab for ages 13 to 17

The Academy at Ambrosia is a teen drug rehab in Port St. Lucie, Florida, for adolescents ages 13 to 17. It treats substance use disorders at three levels of care: residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). Family involvement and individualized education support are part of each teen's treatment plan.

Who teen rehab at The Academy is for

The Academy at Ambrosia serves adolescents ages 13 to 17 in Port St. Lucie. It is Ambrosia's adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) program. When you call, describe what you know about alcohol, cannabis, vaping, prescription medication use, or other drugs. The assessment also considers mental health and behavioral concerns alongside substance use. Clinical experience and neuroscience inform the program's approach to individualized care.

A family may be seeking help for one clear concern or trying to understand several changes at once. The starting point is a conversation about the teen's current needs, prior care, school experience, and life at home. Families do not need to decide on a diagnosis before asking for help.

NIA: adolescent mental health
For adolescent mental health care, explore Neuroscience Institute for Adolescents (NIA), a distinct program also in Port St. Lucie, offering residential, PHP, and IOP.
Adolescent substance use
Learn about teen addiction care, family involvement, and discussing substance use alongside mental health concerns.

Levels of care: residential, PHP, and IOP for teens

The Academy offers three levels of teen substance use treatment. Assessment helps establish the right level of support for the teen's current needs, with planning for the next stage as care progresses.

Ask about the daily schedule, supervision, living arrangements, transportation, and communication with parents or guardians. If substance withdrawal is a concern, tell admissions before planning a start at The Academy. Midwest Detox in West Palm Beach is a separate service that also assesses adolescents for medically supervised detox.

Residential treatment
A live-in setting with around-the-clock support and a structured treatment routine.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
Structured daytime treatment. Discuss the program schedule and arrangements outside treatment hours with admissions.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
Scheduled treatment sessions with more flexibility around daily life than PHP. Discuss how treatment fits with school and family responsibilities.

Family involvement and school support

The Academy combines behavioral health treatment with individualized education support. Parents and caregivers bring important context, while the teen's own concerns and goals also need to be heard. Family work addresses communication and the practical questions that continue outside treatment.

The adolescent day program includes an onsite teacher, classes, and tutoring during program hours. Ask how the academic plan would work with your child's school, current assignments, and any existing supports. Discuss credit arrangements and return-to-school planning directly with the team and the school.

Insurance verification for teen rehab

Coverage for adolescent substance use treatment depends on the plan, the service, and the location. Admissions can verify your insurance benefits and explain any expected personal costs before your teen is admitted.

Verify your insurance benefits
See the insurance plans Ambrosia works with and how to verify your benefits with admissions.

Teen rehab questions parents ask

Is The Academy a residential teen rehab?
Yes. The Academy offers residential treatment in a live-in setting, and it also offers PHP and IOP. An assessment helps establish which level fits your teen's current needs.
Does my teen need detox before rehab?
Tell admissions about recent substance use and any withdrawal concerns before planning a start. Midwest Detox in West Palm Beach is a separate service that also assesses adolescents for medically supervised detox.
Can my teen keep up with school during treatment?
The Academy provides individualized education support, and its day program includes an onsite teacher, classes, and tutoring. Discuss credit arrangements and the return to school with the team and your teen's school.
How are parents involved?
Family work addresses communication and the support needed at home. Ask how parents or guardians participate and how the team communicates with you during treatment.
What if my teen's main concern is mental health?
Neuroscience Institute for Adolescents (NIA) is Ambrosia's adolescent mental health program, also in Port St. Lucie, with residential, PHP, and IOP care.
Where is The Academy located?
The Academy is in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Ask admissions about current availability, transportation, and what to arrange before you travel.

What admission to The Academy looks like

You can ask about The Academy even if you are still trying to understand what kind of help is needed. You do not need to choose residential, PHP, or IOP before you call.

Call admissions
Tell admissions your teen's age, the changes that prompted your call, and any current treatment. Bring questions about mental health, substance use, family participation, and school support.
Complete an assessment
The assessment considers substance use, mental health, prior care, school experience, and life at home. Ask what records, guardian documentation, and clinical assessments are needed before admission.
Plan the start of care
Review availability, insurance benefits, expected costs, and how the team plans for the return home and to school.