Spa
Pool
Pet Friendly
Basketball Court
Private Rooms
Tequesta, Florida, United States
Futures of Recovery Healthcare specializes in treating adults 30 years and older suffering from substance use, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorde...
$29,500 - $82,500
Learn / Non-12-Step: A Different Take on Addiction Treatment
Non-12-Step: A Different Take on Addiction Treatment
By
| Published October 5th, 2018| Professionally Reviewed By
Reviewed by Olivia Mueller on October 5, 2018
12-Step programs have been a vastly popular component of addiction recovery for the past 80 years. There are over 118,000 Alcoholics Anonymous chapters around the world, and introducing yourself in front of a group of AA meeting attendees has become virtually synonymous with sobriety. But since its inception in the 1930s, a plethora of other models of addiction recovery have become available—many of which are secular, evidence-based, holistic or otherwise offer a completely different approach to treatment that you may find appealing if the 12 Steps aren’t your thing. Let’s take a look at a few:
Ad
Ad
Vail Valley, Colorado, United States
All Points North Lodge is a comprehensive wellness and personal development campus specializing in addiction, trauma, and mental health.
$49,000-$200,000
Ad
Malibu & Los Angeles, California
Oro House provides compassionate treatment focused on connection and a full continuum of services. Voted California's Best Addiction Treatment Center of 2021 by...
$30,000-90,000/month
Ad
Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Located on 6 acres of greenery, Bedrock Recovery Center is a hotel-style rehab providing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment plans for adults.
Ad
San Clemente, California, United States
Located in sunny Southern California, Chapters Capistrano provides holistic, evidence-based treatment for substance abuse and addiction.
$39,500 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nestled in the private hills of Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills Recovery is a boutique substance abuse treatment center offering holistic care.
$30,000+/month (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Houston, Texas, United States
J. Flowers Health Institute provides personalized, concierge care, for busy professionals, adolescents and young adults, and highly complex individuals.
$49,500 - $129,000
Ad
Raymond, Illinois, United States
Located in the countryside, Lincoln Recovery takes an evidence-based approach to treatment, offering onsite detox, individualized programming and luxurious priv...
$25,000 - $35,000
Ad
Dana Point, California, United States
Monarch Shores offers luxury housing with beautiful ocean views and individualized addiction treatment in Southern California.
$34,500
Ad
Malibu, California, United States
A 5-star Yelp-rated Luxury Treatment Center in Malibu, offering a majestic ocean view, 1-1 doctorate-level therapy sessions, and private ensuite rooms.
$90,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Using an innovative treatment program called The Sierra Model, Sierra Tucson has been rated one of the region’s top-ranking hospitals by U.S. News.
$20,000-$45,000
Ad
Newport Beach, California, United States
With multiple facilities strategically located on magnificent Newport Beach, Sierra by the Sea provides gender-specific, primary and long-term treatment.
$16,500-$33,000
Ad
Ashby, Massachusetts, United States
A 70-acre secluded retreat offering tailored treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and a family-like atmosphere in the Massachusetts woodlands.
$22,000 - $31,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Florida, USA
Tikvah Lake Recovery is an extremely personalized executive treatment center for those who seek the ultimate in treatment, privacy, and luxurious comfort.
$60,000–$85,000 per month
Ad
Hollywood, Florida, United States
A multi-structured program that offers gender-specific residential housing and personal treatment plans.
$30,000-$60,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Common Non-12-Step Therapies
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Motivational enhancement therapy1 is designed to encourage internal change that happens quickly as opposed to gradually and step-by-step, as with the 12 Steps. It typically entails an assessment in the first therapy session, advising on coping strategies to use in high-pressure situations, and tracking progress throughout the subsequent sessions (of which there are only a handful). This approach uses motivational interviewing techniques to inspire change, and sometimes involves loved ones in treatment.
Biomedical or Medication-Assisted Therapy
This approach takes a logic-based view of addiction as something “broken” that can, in turn, be fixed. According to clinicians who use pharmacotherapies, medications can be used to correct chemical imbalances in the brain that may make certain people more susceptible to addiction. One example of this would be, which prevent opioid users from feeling the drug’s narcotic effects, thus helping them taper off it. Or, antidepressants may be given for co-occurring depression, thereby lessening its tendency to exacerbate an addiction. Medications are often used in conjunction with other approaches like talk therapy.
Neurofeedback Therapy
This method operates on the premise that addiction stems from a state of being either over-aroused (which leads people to self-medicate with depressants) or under-aroused (which lends itself to stimulant abuse). By using EEG sensors to monitor brainwave activity and rewarding the brain for calming itself, neurofeedback therapy “rewires” the neural pathways created during substance abuse, essentially training the brain and nervous system to remain in a calmer state. This approach encourages higher-frequency brain waves, which help improve mood, focus and energy levels.
Holistic and Alternative Therapies
Holistic therapies are designed to complement and enhance conventional therapies like CBT by uplifting your overall state and making you more receptive to other aspects of your treatment regimen. They use methods like mindfulness, spirituality and energy work to enhance your health and wellbeing as a whole. In rehab, holistic approaches see addiction as a symptom of broader mental, physical and spiritual unwellness and aim to treat the effects of addiction on those aspects of self. Holistic therapies come in a wide range of forms like massage, yoga and reiki. Take a deeper look at holistic therapies here.
Considering A Non-12-Step Program
The 12 Steps work great for some, while they don’t fully resonate with others. How do you know if a non-12-Step program is right for you? Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Have you already tried the 12 Steps? If you’ve gone to 12-Step meetings many times before or 12-Step based programs and experienced recurring relapse, it may be time to try something else. Keep in mind, though, that relapse is often part of the recovery process—if you felt momentum with the 12 Steps, then it may be best to stick with it.
Are you concerned about co-occurring disorders? The 12 Steps alone is unlikely to fully address trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns that may co-occur with addiction. However, many rehabs use the 12 Steps in conjunction with other methods—just be sure the center you’re considering specializes in co-occurring disorders, as these are highly complex and require sophisticated treatment.
Explore Non-12-Step Luxury Treatment Centers
While the 12 Steps (or elements of it) are widely used in rehabs worldwide, there are certainly many centers that take a vastly different approach to addiction treatment. In fact, luxury rehabs employ the most innovative treatment methods and specialty programs available. If you found the 12 Steps didn’t work for you, it may be worth looking into rehab programs with different treatment philosophies. To learn more, visit our directory of luxury rehabs who offer non-12-Step approaches here.
- NIDA. “Motivational Enhancement Therapy (Alcohol, Marijuana, Nicotine).” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1 Jun. 2020, https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/evidence-based-approaches-to-drug-addiction-treatment/behavioral-therapies/motivational-enhancement-therapy [↩]
Return to Blog Home
By
| Published October 5th, 2018| Professionally Reviewed ByReviewed by Olivia Mueller on October 5, 2018
Learn / Non-12-Step: A Different Take on Addiction Treatment
Non-12-Step: A Different Take on Addiction Treatment
By
| Published October 5th, 2018Professionally Reviewed By
Reviewed by Olivia Mueller on October 5, 2018
12-Step programs have been a vastly popular component of addiction recovery for the past 80 years. There are over 118,000 Alcoholics Anonymous chapters around the world, and introducing yourself in front of a group of AA meeting attendees has become virtually synonymous with sobriety. But since its inception in the 1930s, a plethora of other models of addiction recovery have become available—many of which are secular, evidence-based, holistic or otherwise offer a completely different approach to treatment that you may find appealing if the 12 Steps aren’t your thing. Let’s take a look at a few:
Ad
Tequesta, Florida, United States
Futures of Recovery Healthcare specializes in treating adults 30 years and older suffering from substance use, mental health disorders, and co-occurring disorde...
$29,500 - $82,500
Ad
Vail Valley, Colorado, United States
All Points North Lodge is a comprehensive wellness and personal development campus specializing in addiction, trauma, and mental health.
$49,000-$200,000
Ad
Malibu & Los Angeles, California
Oro House provides compassionate treatment focused on connection and a full continuum of services. Voted California's Best Addiction Treatment Center of 2021 by...
$30,000-90,000/month
Ad
Canton, Massachusetts, United States
Located on 6 acres of greenery, Bedrock Recovery Center is a hotel-style rehab providing trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment plans for adults.
Ad
San Clemente, California, United States
Located in sunny Southern California, Chapters Capistrano provides holistic, evidence-based treatment for substance abuse and addiction.
$39,500 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nestled in the private hills of Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills Recovery is a boutique substance abuse treatment center offering holistic care.
$30,000+/month (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Houston, Texas, United States
J. Flowers Health Institute provides personalized, concierge care, for busy professionals, adolescents and young adults, and highly complex individuals.
$49,500 - $129,000
Ad
Raymond, Illinois, United States
Located in the countryside, Lincoln Recovery takes an evidence-based approach to treatment, offering onsite detox, individualized programming and luxurious priv...
$25,000 - $35,000
Ad
Dana Point, California, United States
Monarch Shores offers luxury housing with beautiful ocean views and individualized addiction treatment in Southern California.
$34,500
Ad
Malibu, California, United States
A 5-star Yelp-rated Luxury Treatment Center in Malibu, offering a majestic ocean view, 1-1 doctorate-level therapy sessions, and private ensuite rooms.
$90,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Using an innovative treatment program called The Sierra Model, Sierra Tucson has been rated one of the region’s top-ranking hospitals by U.S. News.
$20,000-$45,000
Ad
Newport Beach, California, United States
With multiple facilities strategically located on magnificent Newport Beach, Sierra by the Sea provides gender-specific, primary and long-term treatment.
$16,500-$33,000
Ad
Ashby, Massachusetts, United States
A 70-acre secluded retreat offering tailored treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and a family-like atmosphere in the Massachusetts woodlands.
$22,000 - $31,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Ad
Florida, USA
Tikvah Lake Recovery is an extremely personalized executive treatment center for those who seek the ultimate in treatment, privacy, and luxurious comfort.
$60,000–$85,000 per month
Ad
Hollywood, Florida, United States
A multi-structured program that offers gender-specific residential housing and personal treatment plans.
$30,000-$60,000 (Insurance Accepted)
Common Non-12-Step Therapies
Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Motivational enhancement therapy1 is designed to encourage internal change that happens quickly as opposed to gradually and step-by-step, as with the 12 Steps. It typically entails an assessment in the first therapy session, advising on coping strategies to use in high-pressure situations, and tracking progress throughout the subsequent sessions (of which there are only a handful). This approach uses motivational interviewing techniques to inspire change, and sometimes involves loved ones in treatment.
Biomedical or Medication-Assisted Therapy
This approach takes a logic-based view of addiction as something “broken” that can, in turn, be fixed. According to clinicians who use pharmacotherapies, medications can be used to correct chemical imbalances in the brain that may make certain people more susceptible to addiction. One example of this would be, which prevent opioid users from feeling the drug’s narcotic effects, thus helping them taper off it. Or, antidepressants may be given for co-occurring depression, thereby lessening its tendency to exacerbate an addiction. Medications are often used in conjunction with other approaches like talk therapy.
Neurofeedback Therapy
This method operates on the premise that addiction stems from a state of being either over-aroused (which leads people to self-medicate with depressants) or under-aroused (which lends itself to stimulant abuse). By using EEG sensors to monitor brainwave activity and rewarding the brain for calming itself, neurofeedback therapy “rewires” the neural pathways created during substance abuse, essentially training the brain and nervous system to remain in a calmer state. This approach encourages higher-frequency brain waves, which help improve mood, focus and energy levels.
Holistic and Alternative Therapies
Holistic therapies are designed to complement and enhance conventional therapies like CBT by uplifting your overall state and making you more receptive to other aspects of your treatment regimen. They use methods like mindfulness, spirituality and energy work to enhance your health and wellbeing as a whole. In rehab, holistic approaches see addiction as a symptom of broader mental, physical and spiritual unwellness and aim to treat the effects of addiction on those aspects of self. Holistic therapies come in a wide range of forms like massage, yoga and reiki. Take a deeper look at holistic therapies here.
Considering A Non-12-Step Program
The 12 Steps work great for some, while they don’t fully resonate with others. How do you know if a non-12-Step program is right for you? Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Have you already tried the 12 Steps? If you’ve gone to 12-Step meetings many times before or 12-Step based programs and experienced recurring relapse, it may be time to try something else. Keep in mind, though, that relapse is often part of the recovery process—if you felt momentum with the 12 Steps, then it may be best to stick with it.
Are you concerned about co-occurring disorders? The 12 Steps alone is unlikely to fully address trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns that may co-occur with addiction. However, many rehabs use the 12 Steps in conjunction with other methods—just be sure the center you’re considering specializes in co-occurring disorders, as these are highly complex and require sophisticated treatment.
Explore Non-12-Step Luxury Treatment Centers
While the 12 Steps (or elements of it) are widely used in rehabs worldwide, there are certainly many centers that take a vastly different approach to addiction treatment. In fact, luxury rehabs employ the most innovative treatment methods and specialty programs available. If you found the 12 Steps didn’t work for you, it may be worth looking into rehab programs with different treatment philosophies. To learn more, visit our directory of luxury rehabs who offer non-12-Step approaches here.
- NIDA. “Motivational Enhancement Therapy (Alcohol, Marijuana, Nicotine).” National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1 Jun. 2020, https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/principles-drug-addiction-treatment-research-based-guide-third-edition/evidence-based-approaches-to-drug-addiction-treatment/behavioral-therapies/motivational-enhancement-therapy [↩]
Return to Blog Home
By
| Published October 5th, 2018Professionally Reviewed By
Reviewed by Olivia Mueller on October 5, 2018
Not Sure Where to Go?
Latest From the Blog
For Treatment Providers
Top Specializations
LuxuryRehabs.com makes finding a treatment center effortless. Offering a comprehensive list of the world's best luxury centers, and providing pricing information, reviews, and more, choosing the best path to your recovery has never been easier.