Drug Rehab Blog

This time of year around the Cirque Lodge the beautiful changes begin. The long summer days begin to shorten, and the beautiful foliage of the surrounding trees turns from green to a brilliant variety of fall colors. Inside the Lodge, beautiful changes are also happening. People, with their lives hampered by drug and alcohol addiction, are discovering the joys of life again through drug rehab. The treatment staff at Cirque Lodge is committed to helping every resident find this beautiful change.

The beautiful views of the surrounding mountains can be a needed change for those in need of addiction help. It is a serene backdrop that oozes peace and hope. People come to us with their lives falling apart and we give them a chance at a new start. If there is someone you know struggling with an addiction; perhaps this is the time of year to act. The healing of the mountains can provide a beautiful change of seasons, in the foliage and in those who may be suffering.

On Friday, The FDA released a list of 20 prescription medications that are listed for a potential of serious risks. The vast majority of the list has to do with some experimental medications for specific conditions. There is one however, OxyContin, which is on the list for a different reason. The risk the FDA states is drug misuse, abuse and overdose.

Pain medications containing hydrocodone and oxycodone (OxyContin is oxycodone hydrochloride time released) are meant to be a short term solution usually. Exposure to the drug over time can result in developing a psychological and physical dependence. Now, individuals with pain will tell you that these meds are life savers, but what about when there is no pain? Sometimes ending the prescription is not a possibility. However, the problem isn’t pain, its addiction.

At Cirque Lodge, we have seen an increase in the numbers of individuals in drug rehab for prescription drugs. Sadly, it is still continuing to grow. Treatment is the way out of these problems for most individuals. Treatment at Cirque Lodge is an effective approach of the 12-step program, personalized therapies, and experiential activities. If someone you know is struggling with prescription meds, perhaps an alcohol or drug rehab program would be best for them.

Sometimes a well rounded program can be beneficial to overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Therapies are used to treat the psychological and emotional wellbeing of the individual. This is a critical aspect of course. More drug rehabs are turning to the physical aspects of recovery as well. Studies are currently being done on the positives that exercise programs have on addiction recovery. Cirque Lodge provides a well rounded program designed for emotional, spiritual, psychological, and a physical recovery.

Alcohol and drug addiction can have adverse effects on the physical wellbeing of an individual. The ever consuming aspect of feeding the addiction can take precedence over exercise and even eating. This can have negative affects on the body. The residents of the Cirque Lodge program are provided with a healthy nutrition regimen to assist in rebuilding the undernourishment caused by addictive behaviors. This includes 3 well rounded gourmet meals each day, as well as healthy snacks and beverages throughout the day.

In addition to nutrition, the Cirque Lodge program provides residents plenty of exercise. Experiential activities are provided as a part of the treatment program. This provides exercises like hiking, snow-shoeing, mountain biking, and even climbing on the ropes course. Residents can also partake in a wellness and fitness program. This includes working with a personal trainer, as well as working out in a gym facility. This provides a physical recovery from drugs and alcohol. In conjunction with the therapies provided in drug rehab, a wellness program can also provide needed benefits for recovery from addiction.

Dealing with an addiction can be hard. To a point you don’t want the struggles that come with using drugs or alcohol, but at the same time, you can not live without them. For many, this is a result of other things. Stuff like troubles at home, or difficulties in life. The feeling the drugs or drink give helps to suppress the pains and agonies of dealing with these problems. But, to most people’s dismay, it only compounds the problems. On top of that are the legal ramifications. People with addiction problems many times must resort to a criminal’s lifestyle to feed their habit. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are answers and people who can help you.

A part of alcohol treatment and drug rehab is to address the underlying problems of addiction. These problems can be the very reason such self medication occurs. Drug rehab addresses these underlying things with man forms of therapy. At Cirque Lodge, we focus on providing effective forms of one-on-one therapy and group therapy programs. This includes an effective family program, designed to address the underlying problems in the home. An addiction to drugs or alcohol can be very isolating. What the addict needs to realize is that there are always people and programs available that understand and can help them.

Recovery from alcoholism can be a difficult road. For many people who struggle with alcohol abuse, traveling this road can mean the difference between life and death. It takes time and a lot of personal effort to stay sober and achieve the success of recovery. The road to recovery almost always leads to a drug rehab or alcohol rehab program.

The process for overcoming alcoholism has many elements. It takes detoxification to get the toxins out of the system. When dealing with alcoholism, the element of detox can be most critical. It also takes therapy and a change from within the alcoholic. The final step is to continue in sobriety after alcohol rehab is completed. Support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous can provide the recovering alcoholic with needed support and fellowship through their times of struggle.

With all the growing concerns surrounding prescription drug abuse, the problem of alcoholism has fallen out of the limelight. Alcohol abuse however is still the largest addiction problem facing the world today. Millions of individuals struggle with alcohol intake in the United States alone, but virtually few seek treatment for their condition. At Cirque Lodge, a personalized program helps those struggling for alcoholism. Treatment is tailored to meet the needs of the recovering alcoholic and provide healing. The journey down the road to recovery can be a difficult one. The right alcohol rehab program can lighten the load on this journey.

In the news Cirque Lodge is oftentimes referred to as a high end or luxury drug rehab. It is often referred to with words like ‘posh’ and ‘luxury’. The luxury moniker stems from the fine accommodations and the unmatched privacy that are offered here in the mountains. Such an atmosphere affords all the comforts of a five star resort with all the effectiveness of a personalized alcohol and drug treatment program.

The other element of high end drug rehab is the therapy. As a nationally recognized facility, Cirque Lodge offers personalized treatment and therapy. Each client has their drug rehab experience specifically tailored to meet their needs. This experience is monitored by the client’s own personal counselor and is continually altered for the best results. It is balanced with the experiential program to provide a unique and life changing experience.

It is the balance of luxury and effective treatment that has brought Cirque Lodge to the forefront of the treatment industry. At the core however, it is the effective program that gives Cirque Lodge its success. The unique balance of therapy, care, and experiential activities has helped an ever increasing number of individuals leave their alcohol and drug addictions behind them.