Drug Rehab and Time on the Mountain
Time on the mountain can be a good measure to overcoming addiction. People with an alcohol or drug addiction can be struggling in a number of ways. It is helpful to get them out of the rigors of daily life and get them to a place that is quiet, peaceful and free of stress. The mountain provides all of this. At Cirque Lodge, we use the mountain as a venue for a different type of alcohol or drug rehab activity. We use different outdoor activities to teach lessons of recovery; while enjoying the serenity and the healing that only nature can provide.
These activities are a part of our experiential program. Each day, Cirque Lodge residents are given the opportunity to participate in a different type of experiential learning activity. We use horses, a ropes course, art and even a private helicopter in experiential work. However, the mountain seems to be the profound element to all of these activities. No matter the time of year, residents have the opportunity to get out onto the mountain and experience the healing here. Some activities are used to teach concepts of the 12-step program. Residents can even find their own quiet place on the mountain for meditation and reflection.
If someone you care about is suffering from addiction, perhaps it is time to get them the help they deserve. The peace and serenity of the mountains can be a good measure at helping them overcome their addictions. The mountain is just an element to a highly effective and intensive rehabilitation program used at Cirque Lodge. It is the balance of treatment and experiential work on the mountain that has helped so many find lasting recovery.