Many adults turn to drugs and alcohol as a way to relieve stress or cope with negative emotions or mental health problems. Prescription painkillers have also become a growing risk for drug abuse, as patients who start taking the drug due to chronic pain may soon become addicted. It is important to find a treatment program that handles the underlying issues that fuel the abuse to reduce the risk of relapse.

In a sense, seeking help at Growth Extended is like joining a family of clinicians, therapists, doctors and fellow individuals in recovery who want the best for you or your loved one.

The age group most at risk of drug and alcohol abuse is young adults, especially those in college. About 21.5 percent of young adults aged 18 to 25 have used illicit drugs in the past month, while only 7.3 percent of adults aged 26 and older are current users of illicit drugs. However, there has recently been an increase in older adult use of illicit drugs. In 2002, the rate of current drug use in adults aged 50 to 64 was only 2.7, but by 2013 it rose to 6 percent. Alcohol abuse is more common, with 59.6 percent of young adults current drinkers, and 37.9 percent engaging in binge drinking and 11.3 percent heavy drinking. About 17.3 percent of young adults have a substance dependence or abuse problem to drugs or alcohol, and 7 percent of adults 26 and older do.

At Growth Extended, the adult substance abuse treatment program treats not just the abuse but also the underlying issues to reduce the risk of relapse. The experienced staff teaches healthy coping mechanisms and stress relief techniques, as well as helps to repair damaged relationships and provide support to take back control over one’s life.