Service Description

The Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Program is a four-week programme with Dr. Dee for teenagers aged 13 to 18 who are using alcohol or drugs. It combines individual therapy and group counselling with family involvement, so young people can recover while living at home. The programme costs USD 2,500. Who it is for • Teenagers aged 13 to 18 using alcohol, drugs or other substances • Parents worried about a teenager's substance use • Families who want to rebuild trust and communication What is included • Individual therapy sessions • Group counselling with peers • Family involvement throughout the programme Frequently asked questions Are parents involved? Yes. Family involvement is a core part of the programme, helping parents understand and support their teenager's recovery. Does my teenager need to stay at a centre? No. This is an outpatient programme, so your teenager continues living at home. How much does the Teen Substance Abuse Outpatient Program cost? The four-week programme costs USD 2,500. Are sessions available online? Yes. Sessions are available online from anywhere in the world, or in person in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Important: this service supports mental and emotional wellbeing and complements, but does not replace, medical or psychiatric care. If you are in crisis or at risk of harm, please contact local emergency services. About Dr. Dee: Dr. Deemanthe Weerasuriya (Dr. Dee), MBBS, is a medical doctor and wellness practitioner based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Trained in conventional medicine, he moved from medication- and surgery-based practice to mind-based healing and is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner. He is the founder of DrDeWeera (drdeweera.com).