The mountains surrounding Sundance Utah provide a number of things. For the avid snow skier, Sundance Ski Resort provides some exciting runs down Utah's famous snow. In the summer time, these mountains are frequently a hiker's destination. There are a number of natural wonders and beautiful nature spots in this area. Most importantly, for individuals suffering from alcohol and drug addiction, the mountains of Sundance provides hope. Cirque Lodge, a private and exclusive facility, has been dedicated to treating the disease of addiction.

For individuals in need of a drug rehab facility, the mountain environment surrounding the Lodge can be means to hope and recovery.
Cirque Lodge derives its name from these beautiful mountains. The Cascade Cirque is a geological formation created by glacial cycles of millions of years. This towering formation can be seen from both Lodge and Studio Facilities. Drug rehab clients can use the rock formation as a foundation for their recovery. Throughout the addiction treatment program, residents of Lodge and Studio have ample opportunity to be surrounded by nature and the mountains. It is used as an effective element of the recovery program, and a unique part to our
drug rehab facility and treatment plan.
A Therapeutic Drug Rehab Location
This mountain location has a number of advantages for a drug rehab facility. Firstly, it provides natural privacy. Both Lodge and Studio facilities are privately located. Drug rehab clients can focus on recovery, and not have to worry about the outside world. This privacy is also observed through the addiction treatment program. Clients are personally treated with the utmost in dignity and respect.
Secondly, the mountain environment provides a natural place for healing and recovery. Nature provides an avenue of healing that simply defies description. There is just something about the mountains, the peace, and the serenity, which inspires healing. At the Lodge, drug rehab clients can ascend a large spiral staircase to the meditation room. This room is filled with 360 degree, unobstructed, views of the mountain surroundings. This is a quiet place to come and to contemplate recovery, as well as make needed life decisions.
Using the Mountains for Drug Rehab
The mountains surrounding Cirque Lodge are more than just a therapeutic view from the
drug rehab treatment facility. They are an integral part of recovery, as well as the addiction treatment program. Cirque Lodge is balanced with many therapies, but one we are most known for is our experiential program. These experiential activities are used to teach recovery skills and to overcome many of the negative feelings caused by addiction. Many of these activities take place out in nature, on the mountain. Activities include hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, rafting the Provo River, and even private helicopter flights to remote mountain locations.
There are many reasons why experiential activities are so effective, but one of the main reasons is that they provide vital spiritual experiences. Such experiences create an internal shift. Individuals struggling with alcohol or drug addiction can experience a complete change in convictions. Many of the mountain based activities can help in connecting with a higher power. Such a connection can be the foundational step needed for a life of effective recovery.
A 12-Step Recovery Program
Cirque Lodge is founded on the 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. These 12-steps have helped millions in finding a lasting answer for their addiction problem. A solid foundation of the initial steps is established in the Cirque Lodge addiction treatment program.

One step is to find a connection to something greater than one's self. The mountain provides a majestic location for establishing such a connection. While out on an experiential, clients are given the chance to meditate and reflect. This gives them a chance to find and establish a connection with a higher power.
After one leaves rehab, the 12-step program is oftentimes all they have to continue in the success of recovery. Gone is the safe haven of the drug rehab facility. Once again, the individual in recovery is exposed to many of the influences that led to addiction in the first place. Continuing to work the steps of the 12-step process gives them a guideline and goals. It strengthens the efforts and makes it less likely that relapse will occur. Because of this, many programs use the 12-step approach. It provides a coping strategy in times of need. The influence of the mountains at Cirque Lodge is used to assist in a 12-step recovery process.
For more information about Cirque Lodge, alcohol rehab, or other substance abuse programs, please see our main
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