A New Approach in Addiction Recovery

Taking that first step toward recovery is oftentimes the most difficult decision one must make. At A Forever Recovery 28-day drug and alcohol rehab program, you can get off to a great start and for the first time, have a solid foundation in a recovery that you can accept and believe in. A Forever Recovery program is an new alternative to typical Minnesota Model 12-step programs and offers our clients a chance to find their own recovery. Reap the benefits of this unique and successful approach to addiction and recovery.

“If the addict isn't receptive to a particular type of recovery then that recovery will probably be ineffective for the client”

Not every form of treatment works well for every client.  Some people are very receptive to 12-step principles, whereas others are more comfortable within their Christian faith.  Cognitive approaches have excellent successes, whereas others embrace a more holistic approach.  The bottom line is there is not a single approach towards recovery that works well for most everyone…until now.

A Forever Recovery is the first 28-day solution that has brought together treatment professionals from many different successful therapies and modalities to help guide the client into finding what works best for them. Many of our clients have been in other forms of therapies and yet were frustrated because they couldn't accept that particular type of recovery. A Forever Recovery offers a combination of different therapies that work on the Body, Mind, and Spirit.

• Acupuncture, Vitamins and Nutrition, Massage and Sauna Therapy
• Moral Reconation Therapy
• Group and Individual Therapy
• Education, Films and Lectures by outside professionals covering many topics, including:

Addiction has Negative effects on friends, family, school, work, and in nearly every aspect of an addict's life.

The abuser continues to use the substance despite the effect that it may have on their life. You may find that your friends and family members ignore you or constantly ride you about your substance abuse. You may find that things that were once terribly important to you now take a backseat to your drug/alcohol use. You may find that your job is in jeopardy as a result of your addiction. You may feel as if you have lost total control of your life and that everything is spiraling out of control. Maybe you have tried other forms of treatment but weren't able to accept that form into your life. Maybe you thought that there was only one way. Or maybe you think that there is no way out...but there is. Once you can admit to your addiction, your recovery process can begin.

Detoxification and Withdrawal

The very first part of any drug rehabilitation program must include withdrawing from any immediate effects of the drugs. We have two methods of accomplishing this. A standard withdrawal and medically supervised withdrawalFor someone not wanting to experience the full symptoms of opiate withdrawal, or individuals on a very high level of alcohol consumption, methadone or other prescription drugs, a medically supervised detoxification is available.

The Body – Vitamins, Nutrition, Sauna and Massage Therapy

Drugs block unwanted feelings in life, but also essentially numb a person to the point where they cannot confront life in general, not just those undesirable parts. After years of past and current abuse of drugs and alcohol, many clients enter A Sober Forever treatment facility still suffering from the debilitating effects of the drug(s) of choice.  Getting the body healthy is a primary concern and we begin the process the moment the client arrives at our facility. 

Sauna Cleansing Process

Since our bodies are built with organs to help get rid of toxins, some people assume that when somebody has withdrawn from a drug and are no longer under the immediate effects of it, then it is out of their body. While it may not be detectable on urinalysis or a blood test after a few days or weeks, it doesn't mean the drugs aren't out of the body . As a voluntary option, our clients are invited to participate in daily sauna therapies to help cleanse the body of unwanted drug residuals and toxins.

The Mind – Changing the Way we Think and Feel

In addition to focusing on the physical and spiritual aspects of addiction, it is of the utmost importance that we place great emphasis on the mind.  Many addicts who have spent years in denial, justifications and manipulations to continue their lifestyles have altered their way of thinking.  For some their entire existence revolves around the use of drugs or alcohol.  For others it is a hidden enhancement to their lives…a secret.  Others still consider it the social norm no matter how much damage it may be causing themselves or their loved ones.  If someone is to break free of the trap caused by drug addiction, one has to change the way he thinks.

A Forever Recovery uses MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) which is considered to by over 100 independent studies to be the most effective cognitive therapy used in over 40 states, drug court programs, and penal institutions. A Forever Recovery is the first 28-day residential drug and alcohol program to introduce an intensive MRT core program rather than on an outpatient basis.

In addition to MRT Therapy, we have daily group counseling sessions, daily education, workshops, process groups, and outside lecturers covering a broad range of addiction, recovery and life skills topics.

The Spirit – Finding a Path that Works for You

In addition to focusing on the physical and mental aspects of addiction, finding or developing ones spiritual nature gain be the most important aspect of one's recovery.   When we speak of spiritual matters, we do not insist in pushing a belief system that the client is uncomfortable with.  Many clients arrive at the center already with a faith or belief system.  Others are on a journey of spiritual discovery.  Others find empowerment from within and don't feel comfortable seeking spirituality outside of themselves.  At A Forever Recovery, we have provided an recovering environment that allows our clients to seek their own spiritual paths without being forced to adhere to beliefs that are not truly their own.  We respect the rights and beliefs of our clients and understand that the spiritual journey can be the most important part of anyone's program of recovery.

 In order to accomplish this, we have designated three “tracks” or paths that are used to compliment the cognitive therapy that the client receives.  The following tracks are listed below and are generally decided at the beginning of his program.

Faith-based track :  For the client who is receptive to Christian principles, the Faith based track is composed of guided Bible study, in addition to spiritual lectures, Celebrate Recovery, sermons and concepts taught by ordained pastors and ministers.  Outside church service will also be provided on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Self-help track:   For the client who feels more comfortable in support groups, the self help track consists of outside meetings as well as lectures and groups on addiction and recovery topics.

  Holistic track:  For the client who doesn't feel comfortable in Faith-based or mainstream 12- step recovery settings, the Holistic track offers a variety of lectures and spiritual paths, including   enhanced cognitive therapy, S.M.A.R.T. Recovery, discipline, eastern philosophies, meditation, Karate instruction, Buddhist techniques and Scientology lectures.

Although the client chooses his track upon admission to the program, he is not committed there.  At one week intervals he may, should he choose to do so, change onto another track.  For example, if a client began on the self-help track but found an interest in Christian principles he may switch to the faith based track without concern.   In addition, if a client felt well-grounded in his Christian faith but was interested in exploring meditative techniques and discipline he could just as easily switch to the holistic track.

We at A Forever Recovery feel that in giving the client to right to choose these spiritual enhancements to his program it actually empowers the client and makes his recovery truly his own.  Unfortunately many conventional treatment centers tell clients that “if they don't accept their particular brand of recovery they probably won't stay sober”.  Our goal is to help the client the discover his own recovery tools that will work for him. 

Our Counselors

In order to create such a successful approach to recovery, we have a large variety of counselors from many different modalities of recovery available at A Forever Recovery.  Some of our counselors have worked in 12-step programs, others Christian faith based treatment centers.  Others have gotten sober themselves through cognitive programs, while others practice their own brand of spirituality.  With a staff of Christians, Buddhists, Scientologists, and even athiests we feel that we can help those of our clients to find their own way. 

Call Now

In order to find out more of our unique and successful approach to handling addiction, call now and speak with one of our certified counselors. Build a foundation in recovery that you can believe in.