Baby Boomers In Rehab

The baby boomers are not only the largest group in society; they are the fastest growing group entering drug rehab.
 
“We need to understand who they are and service them accordingly, comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia. “They usually have little in common with more elderly rehab clients and don’t really enjoy being in rehab with kids. They are a group onto themselves.

Baby boomers attended early Rolling Stone and Grateful Dead concerts while coming to grips with the Viet Nam war. Many remember the days when there was talk of peace and love over a joint and they were the first generation of pot smoking politicians. This generation safely brought us into the new high tech century, still maintaining their individuality in a world where computer screens have replaced faces.

These “young old” need help in addressing substance abuse problems on their own terms.  Many struggle with alcohol and prescription addiction, but unlike older addicts, they also have problems with marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine.

Experts predict that by 2020 there will be 4.4 million older people in the US with a substance abuse problem. Since this group is growing and will continue to, providers must be prepared to service them.  Some facilities have already started to accept only those age 55 and older.

Others are not even aware of the baby boomers because they are servicing a younger crowd so the baby boomers won’t be coming around.

At Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia, while we service all ages, in our program, we provide the opportunity to live and associate with those who are similar in age and interests. The baby boomers can remain the free thinking and independent group that they have always been.

If someone you know is abusing drugs then call us.  We have a 76% success rate.

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Call Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia at 1-877-413-3073.
      
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