Michelle Lipinski, founder of Northshore Recovery High, welcomes students struggling with addiction and mental health issues; Alba battles suicidal thoughts and looks for help; Sam's opiate addiction hits a rocky road.

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 and as trouble builds at home, Michelle must intervene. Support counselors use their past struggles to help students.

Being a teen is 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 detox, while Faith, a model student with college dreams, is constantly fighting the urge to use.

Emily is determined to graduate but discovers a roadblock; John faces a dangerous relapse; Abbie decides between rehab or graduation.