Young Adults

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeffrey Berman September 11, 2023

Written by
Brian Chasin On September 11, 2023

Explore our unique programs at Soba New Jersey & find your path to long-term healing.

Medically-Reviewed By: Dr. Jeffery Berman
Written By: Brian Chasin
Updated: September 11, 2023

Drug & Alcohol Rehab for Young Adults

Young Adult Drug Addiction Treatment

Lasting sobriety and a life in recovery are more difficult for younger people to achieve and maintain. We’ve developed a recovery track that is uniquely designed to meet the needs and experiences of young adults aged 18 to 25.

This program, which began as an addiction recovery program for college students, specializes in mental health and addiction treatment for young adults. Our customized approach helps them overcome the challenges they face when struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.

The young adults who take this journey with us will learn how to find their purpose and grow into the best version of themselves, free of harmful substances and patterns.

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To learn more about our New Jersey drug and alcohol treatment, contact us online or dial (888) 229-7989. We are available 24/7 to assist you. If you would like an immediate callback, fill out the form below.

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Why Young Adults Get Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

Consider the following from a National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS) study:[1]

The statistics reveal a troubling pattern: millions of young adults turn to substances as they attempt to navigate the pressures that come with starting college, finding employment, building relationships, and taking on new responsibilities. College students and young adults from all backgrounds encounter alcohol and drugs precisely when they’re most vulnerable – as they’re trying to establish their independence and identity.

Nearly half of all alcohol users engage in binge drinking behavior, indicating widespread misuse among young adults.[2] Marijuana remains the most commonly used illicit substance, with 61.8 million people reporting use in the past year. The rise of nicotine vaping presents a new challenge, with 5.9 million people trying it for the first time in 2023 – more new users than any other substance. Additionally, opioid misuse continues to affect millions, with 8.9 million people reporting misuse in the past year.

These substance use challenges frequently intersect with mental health concerns, creating complex treatment needs. In 2023, 58.7 million adults experienced mental illness, while 4.5 million youth faced major depressive episodes. Among these young people, one in five also struggled with substance use disorders. This overlap between mental health and substance use highlights a critical need for treatment approaches that address both challenges simultaneously.

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The team at Soba NJ understands that it can be overwhelming to reach out for help. If you are not ready to make a phone call, feel free to text with one of our caring treatment coordinators right now.

Why Young Adults Need Treatment Options Created for Them

Young adults face unique challenges that older adults do not. They’re at a unique time in their lives when they’re trying to figure out who they want to be and how they want to get there. The path to adulthood often lacks clear direction or support. Many young people find their education derailed, careers stalled, and relationships damaged as they struggle to cope with mounting pressures and responsibilities.

Without proper guidance and structured support systems, the rapid transitions of emerging adulthood can become overwhelming, leading some to turn to substances rather than developing healthy life skills and coping mechanisms. This critical period requires understanding, patience, and professional support to successfully help young adults navigate these challenges.

Young adults need treatment options for alcoholism and drug addiction that speak to their unique circumstances – not generic treatment options that “everybody” gets.

SOBA New Jersey understands that and provides an addiction treatment program for young adults. This program helps them truly understand what they’re going through and what to do to move forward. It also supports them as they begin their recovery journey.

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We provide free transportation services for clients within a 5-hour drive of our New Brunswick, NJ drug rehab facilities. This service is for individuals in need of drug or alcohol detox that are unable to find transportation to our facility. This service includes transportation from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

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Young Adult Drug Treatment Program

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Clients in our New Jersey young adult rehab program receive customized treatment based on each person’s individual aspirations. Our young adult clients receive premier clinical care from our staff of experts as we help them progress through our three-phase program.

Phase One

Phase One is where young adults begin their journey with us. As new members settle in, they’ll begin to develop new routines and patterns of healthy decisions as they start working with their primary therapist and case manager. Each client at SOBA College Recovery works closely with dedicated case managers who guide them toward healthy behaviors and productive lives. These professionals help repair the damage caused by substance use, meeting regularly with clients to address critical life areas such as academics, employment, legal matters, family relationships, and financial concerns. Case managers serve as vital support structures, showing clients how to accomplish their goals and exceed their own expectations.

Phase Two

Phase Two helps our clients start preparing for life after treatment. This phase is where they will begin to develop their autonomy and perform necessary daily and weekly functions in addition to the clinical drug and alcohol addiction treatment they receive. They will begin to complete activities ranging from shopping for their own groceries to enjoying leisure and adventure activities of their choosing. They’ll also work with a 12-step Sponsor and attend 12-step meetings.

Phase Three

At this point in their treatment, sober living has become second nature for the young adults in treatment. Through comprehensive case management and personalized care planning, clients receive support in returning to education, securing meaningful employment, and discovering renewed purpose. By addressing every facet of life through sober residential living and life skill development, the program creates a foundation for lasting success and fulfillment.

Real Stories. Real Recovery.

Hear From Our Recovering Clients

“I have been to other treatment centers and was never successful in maintaining sobriety. Thank you so much to Soba for helping me get my life back on track. I look forward to my future!”

I have so much to be grateful for because of SOBA. Megan

"The entire staff of SOBA is there for you...and give you the resources and strength to stay well. They showed me that there's nothing wrong with asking for help and carried me when I didn't have the strength or will to stand on my own.”

SOBA answered my call on the first ring and saved my life. Mike

"Entering recovery was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. It was also one of the smartest, and one I wish that I had made 20 years ago. Last week I reached my 10-month clean date. I’d like to express my gratitude.”

I'm forever grateful to you all. Amanda S.

“If you want top-quality care then SOBA is the place to be. The staff from top to bottom are caring, understanding & well educated on addiction. If you want your life back then put your trust in SOBA.”

Because of them, I'm clear-minded & I have the most important thing back in my life, my family. Scott K.

“I want to say thank you to everyone at SOBA. I came to them totally broken. The staff there helped me get my mental health straightened out all while getting me off any and all drugs for the 1st time in 24 years.”

They SAVED MY LIFE. They can save yours. Mike P.

Young Adults Are More Susceptible to Drug Use

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Young adults are particularly vulnerable to drug abuse and addiction due to the expectation that they will begin their adult lives while their brain continues developing. Many people in their late teens and early twenties are still vulnerable to the effects of peer pressure, and they are often more susceptible than older adults to risk-taking activities and reward-based behaviors. All these factors combine to result in greater susceptibility to addiction, putting young adults at greater risk.

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Young adults struggling with addiction should not have to choose between receiving an education and receiving treatment. At SOBA New Jersey, treatment for drug addiction and co-occurring mental disorders does not serve as an interruption to education. Instead, we support ongoing education as a part of recovery, and we’re here to give our clients the structure and motivation they need to pursue it.

Our Educational Advisors and Case Managers are experts in working with young clients struggling with addiction. They work individually with our young adult clients to assess their current educational status and create educational goals. Case Managers discuss many factors that contribute to a client’s ability to further their education. They review past coursework, financial status, career goals, and addiction treatment status.

We re-acclimate students whose addiction interrupted their education and introduce first-time students to the educational options they have in front of them. Once clients decide to further their education, we work with them on every aspect of the process, including applying to colleges, writing essays, applying for financial aid, managing time, and much more.

Learn more about how to make a personalized addiction treatment plan. Call (888) 229-7989 or contact us online now.

Supporting Students in Recovery

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Our addiction treatment program for young adults offers several groups throughout the week that are specific to students and their needs. In these groups, clients learn about academic planning, syllabus management, and effective studying habits. We also show our clients how to efficiently structure and budget their time, lessening the stress in their lives.

These groups also provide a space for clients to work together and share their experiences and suggestions. Most importantly, they provide a space for young adults to inspire one another to succeed.

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Helping Young Adults in and near New Jersey Achieve a Sober and Successful Future

We are Standing By Ready to Help

Our program’s structure provides a framework for young adults to overcome their addiction and mental health disorders while achieving new levels of maturity and self-sufficiency. We don’t just help our young adult clients live a sober life. We give them the tools, techniques, and understanding needed to build a more successful future.

College Students Face Unique Challenges and Pressures

Being a college student presents its own set of challenges, including peer pressure to drink and do drugs, all-night study sessions fueled by energy drinks and uppers to stay awake, and endless parties that bleed into the following day. You’re never fully prepared for college, especially if you go from living at home to living in a dorm room.

At college, you’ll be surrounded by students going through the same things you are: coping with classes, extracurriculars, social lives, and more. Everybody copes differently. Some turn to drugs and alcohol to get by and deal with the stress of school and everything that comes with going to college.

Eventually, students can become dependent on substances and develop an ongoing problem without even realizing it. If you develop a dependence on substances, it could jeopardize your education and future – you often don’t even see what it’s doing. Everybody else around you does.

According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):[3]

“The combined 2011 to 2014 NSDUH data indicate an annual average of about 9.0 million full-time college students aged 18 to 22 in the United States. According to NSDUH data, 9.9 percent of full-time college students aged 18 to 22 drank alcohol for the first time in the past year. Of the 9.0 million full-time college students in the United States, 6.0 percent used illicit drugs for the first time in the past year.”
“Full-time college students who used alcohol in the past month drank an average of 4.1 drinks per day on the days on which they drank. Full-time college students who used alcohol in the past month drank on an average of 6.4 days per month.”

I have so much to be grateful for because of SOBA.

SOBA answered my call on the first ring and saved my life.

They SAVED MY LIFE. They can save yours.

Young Adults

Table of Contents

Drug & Alcohol Rehab for Young Adults

Young Adult Drug Addiction Treatment

Get a Confidential Callback Now

Our Speciality Programs at SOBA NJ

Individualized Treatment Programs That Target Your Needs

Why Young Adults Get Addicted to Drugs and Alcohol

Begin Your Journey

Why Young Adults Need Treatment Options Created for Them

Don’t see your provider? Don’t Worry.

Courtesy Client Pick-Up Within 5 Hours of Our Rehab Centers

Travel Assistance

Flexible Technology Policy

Gourmet Meals Daily

Luxury Amenities

Young Adult Drug Treatment Program

Modern Facilities Crafted for Modern Recovery

Real Stories. Real Recovery.

Hear From Our Recovering Clients

Young Adults Are More Susceptible to Drug Use

We are Standing By Ready to Help

Our Commitment To Education

Let us support you during your recovery journey

Supporting Students in Recovery

Your Fresh, New Life Can Start Now

We Work Hard to Make Going to Rehab Affordable

Helping Young Adults in and near New Jersey Achieve a Sober and Successful Future

We are Standing By Ready to Help

College Students Face Unique Challenges and Pressures

Your Recovery Can Start Now. Contact Soba NJ Today