Resolution Ranch Academy is a therapeutic boarding school in Texas for boys ages 13-17 facing challenges like defiance, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and self-destructive behavior. Boys live on a 500-acre ranch for 6-10 months, progressing through five levels of personal growth. The program blends school, therapy, and ranch life to help boys rebuild confidence and responsibility.
The academy uses equine-assisted therapy, behavior therapy, group and family counseling, and academic support to help boys learn healthier ways to cope and grow. Students receive individual therapy each week and take part in hands-on learning with horses.
Family therapy begins at level 3, and boys are supported through every step with structure, care, and strong peer feedback.
Boys live in a supervised, structured environment with daily routines and access to healthy meals. They help with chores, laundry, and cooking, which builds life skills and self-reliance. Activities include horseback riding, hiking, sports, strength training, art, and fishing. The ranch feels like a supportive family where each boy is known, guided, and encouraged every day.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Resolution Ranch Academy provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)