Treatment specifically tailored to people roughly ages 18–30 (exact range varies).
In the context of addiction treatment:
Addresses issues like identity, peer pressure, college, early careers, social media, and family transitions.
What to know:
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Groups are age-matched, which can help engagement and relatability.
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Often integrates education or vocational planning alongside recovery.
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May include more experiential and activity-based therapies.
Example:
A 22-year-old attends a young adult track where most peers are also transitioning from college or living at home to independent adulthood.