An intimate, four-part documentary series, “16 and Recovering” follows the triumphs and challenges of students attending a Recovery High School in Beverly, Massachusetts. With unprecedented access over the course of a school year, the series follows the lives of students on the road to graduation who must also navigate substance use and mental health disorders along the way.

1 in 13 people above the age of 12 need treatment for addiction, and this number rises to 1 in 7 for 18-25 year olds. If you or a loved one need help with substance use, you are not alone and treatment is available. Click through for ways to learn more, find treatment, and get involved.

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If you’re struggling emotionally, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a 24/7, free and confidential conversation or click the link below.

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For treatment options and nearby licensed providers specializing in substance use disorders and addiction, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or click the link below.

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This website was developed using scientific resources available from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health.