Addiction in Young People |
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Treating addiction in young people requires a comprehensive treatment plan that is designed to address the specific issues that young adults face. At Talbott Recovery Center, we specialize in treating addiction in young people age 18 to 26 with a deftly crafted program for men and women. Through special groups and therapeutic techniques that address the challenges of this age, we can help young adults who are suffering from the disease of addiction.
Treating substance abuse in young adults means understanding what oftentimes makes this disease more difficult to treat than in their adult counterparts:
- The addiction lifestyle combined with chemical use influences decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Young adults often experience less tolerance with issues that frustrate them and have difficulty with delayed gratification.
- Normal physicial, mental and emotional development is delayed due to mind- and/or mood-altering chemicals.
- Patients may lack concrete thinking skills with a lack of understanding consequences.
- Young adults with substance abuse problems struggle with coping skills and appropriate interpersonal relationships. They respond well to treatment and thrive with guidance in the development of healthy relationships.
- Young adults express anxiety in social situations, as well as guilt and shame associated with past relationships. As with their adult counterparts, they tend to use alcohol and drugs to suppress their feelings.
- Depression, Bipolar disorders and other mood disorders are often diagnosed during treatment.
- When treating mood disorders combined with substance abuse in young adults, drugs such as the atypical neuroleptics (Risperdol, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Geodon and Abilify) may be useful when treatment symptoms such as extreme irritability, aggressiveness, delusions and disorganizing anxiety. Potential benefits versus potential side effects are carefully weighed.
- Family therapy is a crucial element in treatment addiction in young people. There may be a history of parental use with their son or daughter, and it remains important to educate patients and family members around their dynamics, recurrent patterns and potential for sabotage.
- While connecting with the young adult is critical to gain trust in the therapeutic relationship of substance abuse counseling, the professionals working with young adults should identify these emotions (agitation, frustration, intimidation, or being overly sympathetic)
View frequently asked questions about our Young Adult Program.
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