A holistic drug and alcohol treatment center typically focuses on all aspects of a patient's well being. Holistic treatment also promotes cooperation between family, community and patients. In addition to detoxing the person from the substance to which they are addicted, a holistic program addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.
Holistic drug and alcohol treatments for young adults usually include nutritional counseling, group and individual psychiatric counseling, assistance with school and parenting issues, and spiritual guidance, according to counselors at Addiction Link.
Sober College
Sober College is a treatment center in Woodland Hills, California, that holistically treats young people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Issues addressed in the treatment include academics, emotional well being, physical fitness and life skills, in addition to continuing sobriety. Sober College accepts both young men and women between the ages of 17 and 26. The facility can provide intervention services as well as initial detoxification services. Students can earn a General Education Degree and take curriculum credit courses. A creative arts program is available for those young adults with talent, and physical competitions abound for the more athletically inclined.
Four Circles Recovery Center
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Four Circles Recovery Center is a treatment facility that services young adults between the ages of 18 and 28. The center provides wilderness experiences, such as fly-fishing, hiking and rock climbing as part of their holistic programs. Four Circles follows a 12-step approach to recovery and includes counseling, family therapy and psycho-educational skill building as part of their mental treatment. The physical aspects of the whole person are addressed through physical activity and balanced meals. Spiritual needs are met through meditation instruction, martial arts, vision quests and sweat lodges. Personalized treatment plans are set to meet individual emotional needs.
San Cristobal Academy
San Cristobal Academy is a holistic treatment center in New Mexico that caters to young men between the ages of 17 and 26. The treatment facility specializes in treating young addicts who have a co-occurring mental disease, such as depression or bipolar disorder. The holistic approach to wellness addresses education and life skills needs as well as physical and mental health requirements based on individual treatment plans. The peaceful surroundings found at the New Mexico ranch provide a base that supports personal responsibility, cooperation, community involvement and well-being. The academy provides access to high school and community college courses, vocational training and an introduction into the 12-step recovery community.
