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For young adults navigating the challenges of early adulthood, alcohol and drug addiction can interrupt everything—from school and career to relationships and mental health. At New Leaf Detox in Orange County, we offer age-targeted treatment programs designed specifically for young people facing substance use disorder and co-occurring mental illness.
Our residential treatment center in Southern California provides a structured, supportive environment for young adults to heal. From detox through aftercare, we focus on whole-person wellness, offering evidence-based care, peer support, and therapy that speaks to the unique struggles of this age group. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or a loved one, New Leaf Detox is a safe place to start over.
Young adults—typically ages 18 to 30—face a unique set of challenges when it comes to substance abuse. Peer pressure, identity formation, trauma, and life transitions can all increase the risk of developing a substance use disorder. And while drug use may start recreationally, it can quickly spiral into dependency without proper treatment.
Substance abuse in young adults is also strongly tied to untreated mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Without age-appropriate interventions, young people may struggle to stay engaged in recovery or feel alienated in rehab programs designed for older adults.
That’s why New Leaf Detox offers age-specific care tailored to this population—ensuring clients are met with compassion, relevance, and clinical expertise.
In our experience, the most common substances used by young adults include:
Substance use can escalate rapidly during college years or early adulthood due to increased independence, stress, and lack of structure. Our addiction treatment programs are designed to address the specific substances most often misused by this age group, providing detox and behavioral health support every step of the way.
Many young adults struggling with drug addiction also face co-occurring mental health disorders. This dual diagnosis is especially common in this age group, and failure to address both the addiction and underlying issues can lead to relapse.
New Leaf Detox provides integrated treatment for mental illness and substance use disorder, including:
Our licensed clinical team provides individualized treatment plans that include mental health services such as individual therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and group therapy sessions.
Medical detox is often the first step toward recovery. At our treatment center in Laguna Niguel, young adult clients undergo detox in a safe, medically supervised environment. We monitor withdrawal symptoms 24/7 and provide comfort-focused care designed to stabilize both physical and emotional well-being.
Detox services include:
Our detox program sets the foundation for successful, long-term recovery by helping young adults transition smoothly into inpatient care.
Residential treatment is a core level of care at New Leaf Detox. In our structured, home-like setting, young adults participate in daily therapy, peer-based support groups, and life skills development—all guided by a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Key elements of our inpatient rehab program for young adults include:
This level of care allows young people to disconnect from daily triggers and focus entirely on their recovery process in a safe, distraction-free environment.
Addiction treatment for young adults must go beyond education and abstinence. Many young people entering rehab feel lost, ashamed, or overwhelmed. At New Leaf Detox, we help them reconnect with their identity, values, and purpose.
We provide:
This holistic, therapeutic model supports emotional healing and builds the resilience needed for a lasting recovery journey.
Family members are a vital part of every young adult’s recovery. At New Leaf Detox, we include family therapy and education as part of our treatment programs, helping parents and caregivers learn how to support their loved one without enabling substance abuse.
Our family-focused services help:
For many families, this part of treatment is as healing as the clinical work itself—and it lays the groundwork for a more connected, supportive home environment post-treatment.
Many young adults enter treatment without the life skills or emotional regulation tools needed for independence. That’s why our rehab program also includes:
We also help clients transition into sober living or step-down care after residential treatment, ensuring continuity of care and access to community-based resources in Orange County and beyond.
Our treatment facility was built with purpose—to offer the best possible care in a warm, human, and clinically rigorous environment. What makes us different?
We are also fully licensed and compliant with state and national standards, including SAMHSA and other relevant gov oversight. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and our admissions team is always available for referrals and benefit verification.
If you or a loved one is a young adult struggling with alcohol use, drug abuse, or a co-occurring mental health disorder, New Leaf Detox in Orange County is here to help. We offer a safe, structured, and age-appropriate rehab center where young people can begin again—with the guidance of experienced clinicians and the support of a community that understands.
Call our recovery center today or fill out our confidential form to speak with our admissions team. We’ll help you navigate your treatment options, verify insurance coverage, and create a clear path toward healing.
Your next chapter starts here.
