These are centers for consideration that approach the particular difficulties for people just entering adulthood with a compulsive behavior problem.

Gatehouse Academy for Young Adults
For young adults ages 17-25, the Gatehouse Academy features a "life skills infusion" program that integrates college and high school academics, life-skills training, individual and group therapy, vocational training, arts and recreational activities with the recovery from substance abuse. They believe that long-term treatment is often necessary to really change the patterns of behavior involved in substance addiction and abuse. They offer a year long program. Wickenburg, Arizona.

Four Circle Recovery Center
This is an innovative addictions, substance abuse and co-occuring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18 - 28 that combines a traditional counseling setting with extensive wilderness experiences. Four Circles employs the most effective, cutting-edge clinical modalities with an underlying traditional 12 step philosophy to create the foundation for sustained recovery. They are a part of Aspen Education Group, the nation's leading provider of therapeutic and educational programs for youth and young adults. Blue Ridge Mountains, Horse Shoe, North Carolina.

Passages to Recovery
An innovative holistic approach to substance abuse, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties treatment program for young adults set in the pristine wilderness of central Utah. The wilderness setting removes the constant noise and distractions of modern-life while providing a spiritually, physically and emotionally safe environment for the rediscovery of the joy of living. The treatment program includes traditional interventions such as thorough clinical assessment, which includes a psychiatric evaluation and care, individual and group therapy. The program integrates the Twelve Step model along with the experiential learning provided by the wilderness setting. For young adults ages 18 - 30. Loa, Utah.

Cottonwood de Tucson
An intensive, goal-oriented program for young adults ages 18-23. Treatment is based on a four-to-six week intensive program combining medical management, twelve-step concepts, family involvement, group therapy and small, individualized specialty groups. Features a challenge course, martial arts, and rock and rope climbing . Also features a Girls Only Center so that young women can gain insight into their issues without the posturing that role playing between the sexes creates. The Girls Only Center also teaches young women about the benefits of building relationships with other young women, which tends to be something that chemically dependent females struggle with. Tucson, Arizona.

Sober College
A residential program that creates a supportive, sober environment for young adults to recover from chemical dependency and related issues.

They consider young adults ages 17-26 in need of a supportive, sober environment supplemented by substance abuse treatment. Sober College accepts both male and female applicants who require drug rehab, alcohol rehab, and addiction treatment. Their substance abuse treatment curriculum builds competencies in Sobriety, Life Skills, Physical Fitness, Academics, and Job Readiness.

Sober College requires an initial commitment of three months, with options to stay on for as long as 12 months based on individual needs. Every participant is put on a structured schedule for their first 30 days. During that time, they further assess motivation, time management capabilities and ability to manage sobriety and healthy living. If needed, clinical, psychiatric and therapeutic support is available.

Timberline Knolls
An innovative and purposefully built residential treatment center that serves the needs of adolescent girls and adult women, in separate programs. Set on 43 beautiful acres just outside of Chicago, Timberline Knolls offers a safe and serene environment for those who desire to make real life changes.

The Timberline Knolls approach is an individualized, strength-focused program that combines evidence-based clinical services, a state approved academy, and expressive therapies tailored to those struggling to overcome eating disorders, chemical/alcohol abuse, self harming behaviors, mood disorders/co-occurring disorders.

Led by a nationally-known team of psychiatrists and psychologists, their multi-disciplinary clinical team excels in the treatment of complex co-occurring diagnoses.