Start Up Recovery and Wellness

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

These structured living environments help people transition out of rehab. Residents have more freedom than they do during rehab, but still follow certain rules.

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Non-12-Step philosophies veer from the spiritual focus of the 12-Steps and instead treat the disease of addiction with holistic or secular modalities.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

This stage-based therapy helps patients address their realities and behaviors while inspiring healthy change, primarily in regulating emotions.

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Massage therapy relieves physical and emotional tension, reduces pain, promotes relaxation, and improves emotion regulation.

Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.

During therapy, patients observe their own brain waves as interpreted by an EEG. This empowers them to understand and regulate emotional responses.

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.

A self-paced, graceful exercise that aligns physical and mental energy, using ancient Chinese practices for modern-day wellness.

Hand placements or light touches over the body aim to strengthen patients' life energy, guided by a Reiki therapist with expertise in this Eastern medicine.

Dependence on alcohol for coping or excessive drinking indicates a disorder that can have serious health and social implications.

Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and physical symptoms such as tension and elevated blood pressure, often interfering with daily life.

Used for treating anxiety and sleep problems, benzodiazepines can be highly addictive, leading to mood swings and impaired judgement when abused.

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that creates euphoria but can lead to severe health issues like heart problems and psychosis with prolonged use.

This behavioral condition involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often seen in relationships involving addiction.

Substance addiction involves compulsive drug use despite adverse consequences, negatively affecting health, relationships, and daily life.

Ecstasy, known for inducing intense euphoria and sensory enhancement, can lead to significant issues like insomnia and cognitive impairments when abused.

Heroin, an illicit opioid, is highly addictive and can cause severe health issues such as heart problems, insomnia, and collapsed veins.

Methamphetamine increases energy and alertness but can cause severe mental and physical health issues, including paranoia and agitation, with long-term use.

Opioids, which include prescription painkillers and heroin, can lead to addiction due to their pain-relieving and euphoric effects.

Misuse of prescribed medications, driven by cravings or overuse, can lead to addiction, necessitating professional intervention.

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

Burnout is characterized by extreme exhaustion and lack of fulfillment, often resulting from prolonged work-related stress and overcommitment.

Repeated relapse after periods of recovery from addiction is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and support.

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Psychedelic drugs, such as LSD, alter perception and mood, but abuse can result in serious mental health issues like depression and psychosis.

Experiencing grief is a natural part of dealing with loss, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can disrupt daily life. Professional help can support recovery.