Remember the phrase “sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll?” Let’s just say there was a very good reason that baby boomers created this catchphrase back in the 60s and 70s. Besides tons of partying and rampant escapades, young adults loved to indulge in a slew of drugs ranging from calming marijuana to hallucinogenic substances like LSD. Needless to say, alcoholism didn’t help the situation much, either. So, with all these decades of insanity and partying, you would think the millennial generation would have learned much from their “wild child” parents. Ultimately, though the reports speak for themselves: millennial children are more prone to drug use than their parents and grandparents. Why is this the case? Why would a generation of learners and explorers be so intent on experimenting with these notorious substances, particularly with all the resources at their disposal? Let’s take a closer look at the reality of millennials and addiction.
Instability in the Workforce
Amazingly, millennials are the first generation in world history that has to partake in a workforce where high-paying careers require a minimum of four to six years in college. Even worse, in today’s workplace, these young people might not even get this dream job. While past generations could definitely look forward to comfortable salaries and wonderful job security, the concept of setting foot into the workforce is a far-stretched dream for the millennials. As a result of this compiled stress and long-term waiting (building up debts in the process), these men and women can sometimes cope by taking alcohol and drugs.
A Generation That Feels Like Zeroes
Simply put, millennials are the generation of live-at-home professionals. Born during the 1980s and 1990s, these young men and women are the children of the baby boomers and grew up during one of the wealthiest time periods in world history. Now, after living through prosperity and promise at a young age, these aspiring young workers finish college, only to find that they have no jobs waiting for them. After all the exhaustion and the frustration, you can begin to understand why problems like alcoholism and drug addiction are on the rise among the irked millennials.
Always remember that drugs do not have control over your life. You do. Are you suffering from a substance use disorder or a severe form of addiction? Do you have a friend or family member suffering from one or more of these debilitating illnesses? If you do, get in touch with Asana Recovery today. Our counselors and healthcare experts are ready to walk you through every step of the detox and withdrawal process and rehabilitation and guide you towards living a happier, healthier, and freer lifestyle. While the road to recovery might not be an easy road to travel, we promise to help you every step of the way. Take the first step to stay fit, healthy, and safe.
The time for you to take back control of your life is now. If you are interested in one of our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how to overcome your drug abuse or addiction troubles today.
