Different Types of Drug &

Alcohol Recovery

There are many different types of recovery, and selecting which is best for you or your loved one can be a daunting task. What works for one person doesn't necessarily work for everyone. Our counselors have backgrounds in various modalities or models of treatment and recovery, and can guide you into choosing a treatment plan that has the highest long-term success rate. Below, we have provided a basic list and general outline of the most common treatment modalities in use today.

Faith Based Rehab:

Faith based rehab is the oldest form of treatment and recovery. Since the beginning of history mankind has often turned towards his faith to overcome his struggles. Faith based treatment centers focus heavily on spirituality and God to overcome ones addictions.

12-Step Rehab:

Began in 1935, this encompasses Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and an additional 50+ programs that utilize the 12 steps of recovery. A basis in spirituality, 12-step programs focus on powerless in addiction, belief in a higher power to overcome addiction and the use of frequent support groups. 12-step rehabs are the most common of all forms of recovery.

Cognitive Based Rehab:

With less of a focus on spirituality to overcome ones addictions, cognitive based treatment programs generally believe addiction is actually impaired or unhealthy behaviors which can be changed into to healthy ways of living. Most cognitive programs don't prescribe to the disease model of addiction.

Psychotherapeutic Rehab:

Through the guidance of a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, psychotherapeutic models guide the client through facing uncomfortable past situations and help them to face current life problems in a healthy manner. Psychotherapeutic may also entail prescription medication if necessary.

Holistic Rehab:

Utilizing natural methods including saunas, acupuncture, yoga, exercise as well as spiritual development, holistic treatment programs use age-old methods of healing body, mind and spirit. Holistic rehabs can include a mixture of other forms or modalities of treatment.

Vocational Rehab:

Believing that lack of responsibility, spirituality and productivity are a contributing factor to addiction, vocational rehabs utilize a lot of prayer coupled with a lot of work in volunteer or non-profit organizations.

Behavior Modification Rehab:

Sometimes referred to as a "boot camp" style of rehab, behavior modification therapies believe in tearing the individual and his unhealthy lifestyle down and rebuilding him into a responsible, ethical human being.