The alcoholic/addict can be unaware they are dealing with such a condition. The years of drug or alcohol abuse have been able to mask or medicate away these problems. When the individual is cleared of toxins, they can begin to experience these feelings of depression or anxiety that weren’t there before. Now these can be withdrawal symptoms from the drugs no longer being within the system. They also can in fact be a psychiatric condition that requires diagnosis and care.

Dual diagnosis is incorporated into the resident’s personalized treatment plan at Cirque Lodge. With this come proper treatments and therapies from medical professionals and the resident’s primary addiction counselor. The treatment plan is continually adjusted with additional forms of care and programs to help the client with recovery. With dual diagnosis treatment this is a recovery from the chemical dependency and programming to continually address the co-occurring condition as well.

The facilities offer fine living for residents during their treatment stay as well. The process of overcoming alcohol and drugs is quite difficult on its own; the facility shouldn’t be. No expense has been spared in providing residents with a facility that is homelike, and at the same time, unlike anyplace they have ever been before. When coming down from drug or alcohol addiction, one can be taken through an emotional rollercoaster. The different amenities that Cirque Lodge offers can be influential in reducing unwanted stress and dealing with addiction withdrawal.

 One part to Cirque Lodge that makes it a special place for those seeking recovery from alcoholism or drug abuse is the dedicated staff. The treatment, experiential activities and nice facilities wouldn’t be what they are without the commitment of the staff. From when the client is admitted to when they are discharged, they are surrounded by a knowledgeable, experienced and supportive team of treatment professionals. Cirque Lodge offers a facility with privacy and world class comfort. It is also a place where many find lasting recovery with the assistance of a dedicated and effective treatment program.

The Lodge is nestled in the mountains. It is located on a private drive in Sundance, and overlooks the ski resort. This facility has only 16 beds for clients and private rooms are available. The Studio is situated on 12 private acres in Orem Utah. It offers accommodations for a much larger community of men and women. We understand individuals can have different needs when it comes to accommodations, and this array of facilities and rooms can help to meet many varying needs.

Both facilities provide a personalized approach to addiction treatment. Clients work through an individualized program and with a personal counselor during their stay. While individuals have chemical dependency in common, their areas of vulnerability can be very distinct. A personalized program allows each client to come to terms with their disease in a capacity that best suits their needs. This is a program provided by a caring and dedicated number of treatment professionals. Both Lodge and Studio provide the utmost in a comfortable and private treatment stay.

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous talks about vital spiritual experiences. These experiences create a ‘huge emotional displacement and rearrangements.’  The ideas and ruling forces of alcoholism and drug addiction are replaced with new concepts and motives. The variety of addiction treatment and programs go into this at Cirque Lodge. We want to give each resident as many opportunities as they need to have such an experience while in treatment. For some it can take the entire 12-step process before such a spiritual change is discovered. For our residents it begins here with the spiritual recovery experiences found at Cirque Lodge.

Horse therapy in addiction treatment can be a process for the alcoholic/addict.  In this situation, the bigger, stronger, faster horse will not allow the individual to get their way. The process is putting aside the mindset and behaviors of addiction and utilizing a mindset that asks for help and establishes boundaries. This can be a process for some. However, in the end, a strong connection can be made between the individual and the horse.  

The interesting thing about the equine portion of Cirque Lodge is that it can have a varying effect on people. One individual may get a completely different experience out of it than another. Nonetheless the experiences still have a deep impact on the individual. It is a lesson that can be  used as a skill set in communication; things that can be used within the recovery process.

At the core of all this is a focus on the individual. Those with cocaine addictions have different needs than those struggling with alcoholism. A business professional may require different levels of care than a college student. The Cirque Lodge approach is to thoroughly assess each individual when they are admitted into the addiction treatment program. This assessment is tailored into a treatment plan to address individual needs with the proper forms of alcohol and drug rehab therapies. This treatment plan is not set in stone. It is continually adjusted and tailored to meet the needs of the individual.

Therapy is also personalized for the client. One-on-one therapy sessions are provided throughout treatment. This is the environment for dealing with traumatic experiences and grief. Caring counselors are assigned to each client when they are admitted. They oversee the treatment plan, they provide the personal therapy, and they understand the client’s needs.  Cirque Lodge is committed to the highest levels of clinical care in an addiction treatment program. This is found through a personalized approach and the specific care of individuals.

Counselors make up just a part of a very dedicated addiction treatment staff here at Cirque Lodge. Our staff meets together throughout each day to discuss residents, and how to better improve the experience for each individual resident. The addiction treatment counselor is oftentimes an integral piece to the more intensive elements of therapy. They work with residents during family week, and provide needed counsel to the family for the recovery process. We always strive to find the most dedicated and devoted individuals as our primary counselors. Their commitment to care reflects our commitment to providing the very best from an alcohol or drug recovery center.

Time is set aside each day for residents to participate in physical recovery. Residents can work with a personal trainer, or get a work out in our exercise facilities. Experiential work is a foundational part of Cirque’s addiction treatment program and also provides needed physical recovery. During the week, residents can participate in yoga classes as well. Staying active with exercise can be a powerful relapse prevention tool.

Alcohol and drug addiction can be quite damaging to an individuals physical well being. A lot of individuals enter rehab in pretty bad shape, in body, mind and spirit.  Yoga, exercise and experiential work help on many fronts. It brings a balance to the individual. It provides physical fitness and helps in building wellness. It provides a tool for the recovery process. Addiction treatment is a balance of a lot of things. Our hope is that it prepares individuals for a long term and successful recovery.

A private setting provides a safe haven away from the struggles of the outside world. The individual can leave those things behind them and focus on getting well again and the addiction treatment program. For those in need of the very highest levels of privacy, Cirque offers personal accommodations. The 12th tradition of 12-step program emphasizes anonymity in all of recovery. We allow our clients to have an anonymous treatment stay and treat them as an individual in need of an addiction program.

Alcohol and drug rehab at Cirque Lodge consists of many different elements. This effective balance provides the things needed for proper rehabilitation and the recovery process. Balanced into this addiction treatment approach is the use of experiential activities and a spiritual focus on recovery. The alcohol or drug rehab program is sensitive to the needs of the individual. Each resident works through their own program, with their own personal treatment counselor. Personal one-on-one therapies are used to address the concerns of each individual.

Group and family elements are introduced as a part of addiction treatment. This can help the individual to build support for the recovery process. The family program instructs family members on ways they can provide a supportive home environment. The alcoholic/addict must always know they are never alone with their problems. There is always help and support available. Cirque Lodge is based on a 12-step modality, and continuing the 12-steps after alcohol and drug rehab is an effective measure for a lasting sobriety.

The use of experiential activities provides a completely different light to addiction treatment. It makes the entire experience a little more enjoyable and meaningful. Indoor and outdoor activities are used to teach recovery lessons. The alcoholic/addict benefits and learns from the experience. A large part of this is the use of nature and our mountain environment. Residents can find answers for their problems in the spirit and serenity of nature. It can speak peace to the chaos that is drug addiction or alcoholism. Experiential activities teach concepts of the 12-step program and also lessons for life. It provides a unique and effective balance to our addiction treatment program.