Drug Abuse

Cirque Lodge, an alcohol and drug rehab, is a leading drug treatment facility. At this drug addiction treatment facility we focus on providing effective treatment for the disease of addiction and put an end to substance abuse. One of the great tragedies in our society is the problem of drug abuse. The range of drugs goes from alcohol, which is termed the "dirtiest" drug because of the many ways it affects the brain, to prescription drugs and illegal street drugs such as heroin, cocaine and meth.

Not only does drug abuse effect families, but it also has a detrimental effect on business and society in general. There are three distinct areas in which this problem manifests itself. The first is in the cost of health care. The second is in the area of criminal behavior and the costs to the criminal justice system. The third area is the loss of jobs, economic impacts to the families affected, and the subsequent reliance on the welfare system. In its latest research for 1995, the government estimated the economic impact to be well in excess of $100 billion. In the decade since, this number has only increased.

With a problem this large we can see why the government is spending so much money on fighting the "war on drugs". We can certainly attack and choke off the distribution of these illegal drugs, but until we stop the demand, the war on drugs will not be won. This is the reason we believe that the most important way to treat drug abuse is through effective drug treatment. We have seen that merely putting people in jail does not solve the problem. If we can arrest this disease at the source, the addict, then we have a much better chance at eliminating this problem from society at large.

Drug Abuse Program at Cirque Lodge, Sundance Utah

The Cirque Lodge drug abuse facility, located in a majestic setting in the mountains of Sundance, Utah, is one of the premier alcohol rehab and drug abuse treatment centers in the US. Cirque Lodge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). To individuals and families who are considering a drug abuse program, this means you are coming to a program that is recognized as holding to the highest standards of care in our industry. Our past residents have overwhelmingly positive statements about their stay with us here at Cirque Lodge.

An effective drug rehab program for alcohol or drug abuse must have the ability to individualize the addiction treatment process. This is because each drug has its own effect on the brain, and because many residents come to us with multiple issues of substance abuse, including multiple psychological issues. When we speak of drug abuse in this context, we are also referring to the problem of addiction.

Prior to admission, an intake counselor assesses and reviews the history of alcohol or drug abuse of each resident. If detox is needed, an arrangement is made with a local licensed detox facility at the University of Utah hospital. Upon completion of detox, the resident is then admitted to our drug abuse center.

Upon admission, each resident then goes through a comprehensive survey with the counseling staff to review their history of drug abuse, family issues, legal problems and other issues to effectively individualize their treatment program. The approximate length of stay is estimated for each resident to obtain optimum results. A primary treatment counselor is then assigned as well as a room assignment given. The drug abuse treatment program is then begun.

What To Expect in Our Drug Treatment Program

Since drug abuse is a problem that cannot be "cured" or even "fixed" in a short thirty-day or longer program, we focus on helping the resident and their family members recognize the disease of drug abuse and on providing them tools to help them in the recovery process. Some of these tools for addiction treatment include: recognizing they have a drug abuse problem; recognizing that they need help and how and when to ask for help; how to deal differently with the stresses and problems that led them to drug abuse in the past, and; how to help family members through the Family Week program to help their loved one in their recovery from drug abuse. Understanding the recovery process will help both the resident and their family members better cope with drug abuse help.

These issues are all covered in the drug treatment program in both a clinical and an experiential therapy setting. The clinical elements for our drug abuse program are based on the traditional 12-step program for substance abuse. The experiential elements are unique to Cirque Lodge and include our world-famous equine therapy, as well as our indoor ropes and challenge course. The combinations of these programs have provided our residents with an outstanding record of recovery and low instances of recidivism (relapse).

For more information about our drug abuse treatment program, please see our Addiction Rehab page, or for immediate assistance call us at 1-877-997-3422.