Assisted Recovery became operational in April of 1996 and is licensed by the State of Arizona. Emphasizing a cognitive approach to therapy with the adjutant use of medication, Assisted Recovery has pioneered a new path to recovery. Assisted Recovery has taken ideas that were first used in an academically based research program and established a state of the art recovery program.
The Assisted Recovery Program fully integrates medications with psychosocial support. This type of integrated program is an example of the Pennsylvania Model of Recovery. The model is so named in recognition of the work of the University of Pennsylvania and in particular Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, MD, PhD (author of Recovery Options)
The Pennsylvania Model recognizes that dependence upon alcohol is a biological, psychological and social condition. Further, it recognizes that treatment should address each of these issues in order to enhance a successful outcome. Dr. Volpicelli has compared the three components to a three-legged stool. With all three legs in place, we have a solid and effective treatment program. Take one leg away and the value of the stool as a seat is greatly reduced.
The Pennsylvania Model addresses the biological component with the use of approved anti-alcohol medications, for example naltrexone and Campral®. It must be remembered however, that the medications, while very effective, are not cures in themselves. Rather, they are very effective tools, that greatly assist the recovery process. We understand that many individuals fear the use of medications, especially medications that they are not familiar with. The medications utilized by clients of Assisted Recovery are safe, fully documented and approved by the United States Food & Drug Administration. We are of the view that no one should take unnecessary medication. However, if you have a headache, take an aspirin or similar pain reliever. If you are dependent upon alcohol, use the effective medical tools that are available to you.
The Psychological component is addressed primarily with the use of Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy as developed by Dr. Albert Ellis, PhD of the Albert
Ellis Institute of New York City. The reality is that getting an individual
to stop drinking alcohol is the easy part of the recovery process.
The use of anti-alcohol craving medications makes it possible for even the
most hard-core drinkers to stop in relative comfort.
Indeed, the most difficult part of the process is learning how to be happy
once again, without the use of alcohol.
Learning how to deal with not only bad days, but good days.
The University of South Carolina in August of 2005 reported that patients
treated for alcohol dependence with naltrexone
(one of the Assisted Recovery medical tools) did significantly better with
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as compared to those on a placebo.
The third leg or social component is addressed with professional and empathic counseling that assists an individual to address family, relationship, employment and legal issues. Alcohol can be compared to a sandbox. It gives an individual the ability to stick his or her head in the sand, like an ostrich, and gives the illusion that all is well. Meanwhile, right outside the sandbox is a lion, which roars each time the individual removes his or her head (stops drinking alcohol). More often than not, the individual sticks his or her head right back into the sandbox. The use of counseling or the third leg is a vital component of the process of recovery.
Outpatient Programs we offer:
Assisted Recovery Local Program - Phoenix
Our "state-of-the-art" Alcohol Dependence Recovery Program. Our
comprehensive evidence-based, medically assisted, non-12-Step, out-patient
program is designed for local residents of Phoenix.
Accelerated Program for out-of-town visitors
is a more intensive version of our regular out patient program, usually lasting
one to two weeks. It is designed for those in other cities who are able to
travel to our Phoenix center.
Accelerated Program in Rio De Janeiro
Assisted Recovery Centers of America, in association with Brazil’s preeminent
treatment program, Clinica
Jorge Jaber is pleased to offer the Pennsylvania Model
of Recovery and state of the art, evidence based treatment in beautiful,
vibrant and exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Confidential Executive Program
Customized to suit the requirements of the busy Professional or Executive,
with a special need for complete confidentiality, and is designed to accommodate
the client's busy work schedule. You tell us your needs, and we'll design
a Treatment Plan that will work for you.
Assisted Recovery Online Program
Designed for individuals who consider themselves self-starters and have set
a goal of maintaining control over their lives. Includes a weekly Online Chat
session and private e-mail group, plus telephone access to our counselors
and staff for knowledgeable information regarding anti-alcohol medications
and our non-12-Step approach to recovery.
Don't see a program that looks "exactly right" for you?
We'll customize an individual Treatment Plan to meet your needs.
Contact Assisted Recovery today at
(602) 264-7897 or toll free (800) 527-5344
ARCA
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