We found that the older teens in our sample lost more weight through the Adventure Therapy regimen, and many kept it off at the 10 month follow-up.

This study supports the idea that at ages 15 and 16, adolescents may benefit significantly from peer support. The Adventure Therapy model embraces positive peer encouragement which is why it's so effective.

Since weight gain in adolescence has been associated with a number of health problems in adulthood, we wanted to find a program that could offer teens an effective weight-loss strategy.

Drug therapy is a valuable tool, especially for the large numbers of individuals who fail repeatedly to lose weight and to maintain that lost weight.

The prospect of moving to insulin therapy, with its attendant weight gain, can be a concern for people with type 2 diabetes. We welcome any new proven treatment that provides more options for Canadians with diabetes.

I've realized therapy is incredibly therapeutic.