Yes and no. We stop growing when we use. Then when we find recovery we go through a new growth. I for one became more spiritual over time. I am happier and more in tune with my emotions and have matured in ways I would never have been able to if I had not worked hard at my recovery.
In other words I turned into a different type of adult than if I never had abused substances. I love this person I've become.
Do remember recovery is, by nature, a selfish act in many ways. I did the damage to myself and only I can, by working with others, repair those damages.