Michelle Lipinski, founder of Northshore Recovery High, talks to students struggling with addiction and mental health issues.

Michelle uses a radical approach on teen addicts; Joey is a promising musician on the verge of losing it all; Alex has a major relapse.

The teenage years are full of highs and lows, but for students at Recovery High the lows could mean death; Shawn can't stop the vicious cycle of addiction and detoxification.

When the students graduate, they leave behind the support system that keeps them alive every day; Emily is determined to graduate but discovers an unexpected roadblock; John faces a dangerous relapse and Abbie decides between rehab or graduation.