I am looking for a drug and alcohol rehab treatment program and center. I have been reading about the Meadows and Cottonwood Recovery Center, and wanted more information about their drug and rehab programs. Could you help me?

Yes, that would be our pleasure, and we first commend you for seeking help for yourself or a loved one. Why don’t we start with the Meadows then.

The Meadows for drug and alcohol rehab is found at a tranquil and picturesque Arizona desert location. The Meadows is designed and focused on providing patients a serene and safe environment for treatment recovery from different addictions and trauma. The drug and alcohol treatment program at the Meadows also identifies and addresses and co-occurring psychiatric, mental, or psychological programs with drug and alcohol addiction patients in cases of dual diagnosis; this greatly helps improve the prognosis of treating the drug or alcohol dependence.

Recognized specialties of the Meadows are:

• drug addiction treatment and rehab
• alcohol addiction and abuse treatment and rehab
• treatment of compulsive behaviors
• treatment of mood disorders and other psychiatric problems
• treatment of anxiety disorders including post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and panic disorders

The drug and alcohol rehab treatment program at the Meadows are based upon the 12 steps foundation and are individually tailored to address personal needs of the patient. Since many on the staff at the Meadows have gone through the challenges and process of recovery from drug or alcohol addiction themselves, they are in a good position to identity with and better help the patients and clients. The total treatment modalities may include personal treatment sessions, group treatment or therapy sessions, counseling and education, nutritional adjustments, medication, acupuncture, community outreach and meetings, relaxation, and peer interactions. The individualized treatment plans for drug and alcohol rehab at the Meadows also continues with personal discharge plans which may include referrals to 12 step meetings, educational workshops, continuing care, and alumni involvement and support. The Meadows also recognizes the importance of family involvement in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence or addiction and heavily involves family members in the treatment, therapy, and education processes.

The Meadows runs the Meadows Assessment Program in which individuals can figure out any issues or needs they have with any addictive behaviors, substance dependence, mood disorder issues, mental issues, anxiety issues, or compulsive behavior issues. The Meadows Assessment Program provides full assessments for evaluations of medical, psychological, and psychiatric issues. From the results of the assessment, the Meadows can provide referrals to appropriate services and interventions or developed an individualized treatment plan for any drug or alcohol rehab.

The Meadows also runs programs and locations focuses on sexual recovery, trauma treatment, and addiction with trauma recovery.

Okay, what about the drug and alcohol rehab treatment programs at Cottonwood Recovery Center?

Cottonwood Recovery Center is located in Tucson Arizona and is a beautiful 35 acre area found within the natural and serene splendors of of the Arizona desert. The environment and backdrop provides a comfortable, tranquil, and relaxing environment for the recovery of drug and alcohol rehab patients at Cottonwood Recovery Center.

First at Cottonwood Recovery Center, patients’ individual needs and situations are assessed so that they can tailor personal and individualized substance dependence treatment and recovery plans. Cottonwood Recovery Center sets meaningful, challenging, and reachable treatment goal points along the way in the treatment plan for drug and alcohol rehab. Individual elements of the drug and alcohol addiction treatment program at Cottonwood Recovery Center may include:

12 Step Programs as the foundation for the treatment and recovery

• sessions of individual treatment
• group treatment sessions
• equine (horse) assisted counseling
• meditation for relaxation and focus
• yoga for relaxation and focus
• tai chi
• recreational therapy
• psychiatric and psychological assessment and education
• trauma therapy

Each client at Cottonwood Recovery Center works closely with and is monitored by a team staff of physicians, counselors, psychiatrist, psychologists, and nurses as they go through their individual treatment programs for drug and alcohol addiction. Cottonwood Recovery Center also address, when appropriate, as part of the drug and alcohol rehab plan, issues of trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship conflicts, compulsions in behavior, grief, loss, eating disorders, or attention deficits. Addressing co-existing mood or psychiatric conditions in drug and alcohol rehab patients fits into the holistic approach of Cottonwood and helps improve the prognosis of the Cottonwood Recovery Center clients.

Cottonwood would be honored to talk to any potential clients for drug and alcohol rehab and recovery for themselves or a loved one.