Treatment Philosophy

People begin using drugs for several different reasons such as, peer-pressure, as an escape from physical or emotional pain, boredom and depression. It is our goal at Alliance Recovery Center to take a wholistic approach to recovery. The consumer will learn to utilize tools and coping skills to enhance their quality of life. Our staff is dedicated to assist the consumer in making positive lifestyle changes.

Every consumer is different and has his/her own set of unique needs. Some may choose life-long maintenance while others may choose to become less dependent upon methadone. The length of time in treatment will vary from one person to another. The staff at Alliance will work with each person to mach treatment to each individual’s specific needs.

Alliance adheres to the NIDA Principles of Effective Treatment.

No single treatment is appropriate for all individuals.
Treatment needs to be readily available.
Effective treatment attends to the multiple needs of the individual, not just his/her drug use.
An individual’s treatment plan must be assessed continually and modified as necessary to ensure that the plan meets the person’s changing needs.
Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness.
Counseling (individual and/or group) and other behavioral therapies are critical components of effective treatment for addiction.
Medications are an important element of treatment for many patients, especially when combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies.
Addicted or drug-abusing individuals with coexisting mental disorders should have both disorders treated in an integrated way.
Possible drug-use during treatment must be monitored continuously.
Treatment programs should provide assessment for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, and counseling to modify or change behaviors that place themselves or others at risk of infection.
Recovery from drug addiction can be a long-term process and frequently requires multiple episodes of treatment.

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