Gatehouse Academy announces the launch of its newly re-designed website to provide a more comprehensive resource in the field of young adult drug treatment.

Scottsdale, Arizona- June 11, 2009 - Gatehouse Academy, the premier source and solution for young adult recovery, has just re-launched its website and has expanded its social media efforts. The site will provide a go-to resource for information on addiction recovery, treatment and rehabilitation for young adults age 17-25.

“Young people are immersed in technology,” Kent Sherman, Managing Partner of Gatehouse Academy, said. “We have found that social media is the way in which people communicate and do business around the world.”

Gatehouse Academy is a long term drug and alcohol rehab center for young adults ages 17-25 in need of extended care treatment. At Gatehouse Academy, the extended care is not just rehabilitation, they also offer formalized education integrated at both high school and college level. The recovery programs are designed to work with each resident to develop their path to recovery.

By expanding their social media and re-launching their website, http://www.gatehouseacademy.com, Gatehouse Academy is broadening their reach to addicts and their parents on a national and global scale. Their new website along with their new endeavors in social media including: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube make http://www.GatehouseAcademy.com the online hub for both parents and young adults dealing with addiction.

“I believe that social media and online marketing is the future of almost any industry,” Sherman said. “In our business there is still a very human element. We have created a website that touches the visitor in an emotional way that motivates them to call Gatehouse Academy for help.”

Gatehouse Academy prides itself on providing a unique atmosphere for young adults age 17-25 needing rehabilitation. Most staff members are in recovery and some are graduates of Gatehouse Academy. Gatehouse Academy focuses on the individual needs of each young adult with their “life skills infusion” curriculum that provides each resident with a safe environment to help them develop independent living skills.

About Gatehouse Academy

Gatehouse Academy is a co-educational long-term residential program exclusively for young adults age 17 to 25 with chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders. Their centers proved the necessary clinical, residential, educational, recreational, and family communication support system for everyone admitted. Their mission is: “We absolutely insist on guiding young adults towards a life of excellence, leadership and service.”

Gatehouse Academy operates its main campus in Wickenburg, Arizona. Other Arizona campuses include the Hassayampa River Ranch, Mesquite Canyon Ranch, Jefferson House and Gatehouse College Campus. It also has two extended campuses in Thunder Bay, Ontario and Saratoga Springs, New York. For more information about Gatehouse Academy call toll free 1-(888) 730.0905 or visit their website at http://www.gatehouseacademy.com.