Accelerated Program:
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Recovery can be this much fun.

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.

Our program offers absolute discretion
and is especially appropriate for high
profile individuals.


Treatment protocols are identical to our United States location and are provided by fully qualified English speaking staff. Members of the Clinica Jorge Jaber staff, who are fully licensed and credentialed, have been trained in the United States in the utilization Pennsylvania Model protocols.

This medical, evidence-based, non 12-step program is ideally suited for both experienced world travelers and individuals first venturing out of the United States.

The Assisted Recovery Rio de Janeiro program is a complete package, and includes treatment and housing (airfare is separate). Travel assistance will be provided, including airline reservations (not included in basic fee) and securing an easily obtainable Brazilian Visa. A valid US passport is also required.



We fully understand that effective treatment often includes individuals who want to participate in the recovery process with you. As such, we encourage a spouse or significant other, a family member or a friend, to accompany you to Rio. There is no additional fee as our rate is for single or double occupancy. We offer our clients a choice of several, high end, four and five star beach hotels.

Most flights from the United States arrive before noon. You will be met at the Tom Jobin International Airport and be whisked to your hotel by our staff guide and driver, who is licensed by the State of Rio de Janeiro. While in Rio, you will have access our driver's services. He will be pleased to not only take you to treatment appointments, but will also be available to show you the sights and sounds of Rio as only known by a native Carioca. This service is included in your basic fee.

You will travel first to Phoenix, where you will receive a program orientation, and an orientation on exotic and vibrant Rio de Janeiro. In addition, the medication phase of the program will be initiated. Phoenix has excellent connections to Rio via Continental, Delta, United and American Airlines.

We understand that you will be tired from travel, so the first day will be limited to meeting the staff of Clinica Jorge Jaber who will be providing services to you. The remainder of the day is free for you to orient yourself to Rio or to simply relax and rest at your luxury hotel.

Please note, that you will be able to receive refills on the prescription medications utilized by Assisted Recovery at any pharmacy in the United States.


On a typical day,
an Accelerated Client will be seen by a staff psychologist for two one on one sessions. Generally, there will be a morning appointment and an afternoon appointment, each lasting approximately an hour and a half. The treatment schedule can be flexible to match your needs. For example, on certain days you may wish to have both sessions scheduled in the morning or both in the afternoon or even the evening. During these sessions, our goal, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is to assist the individual in not only eliminating alcohol dependence from his or her lives but to be happy that he or she did. The program provides tools to assist you in the process of recovery. For example doing an ABC to deal with a trigger, as developed by Dr. Albert Ellis, PhD

Clinica Jorge Jaber was founded by Dr. Jorge Jaber MD, PhD, and is a world-renowned treatment program. Clinica Jorge Jaber fully embraces Pennsylvania Model protocols, and is well versed in the use of safe (fully approved in both the United States and Brazil) medications, for example naltrexone. Clinica Jorge Jaber has a large professional staff with both medical and counseling specialists.

Contact Assisted Recovery today at
(602) 264-7897 or toll free (800) 527-5344

I'm enjoying life
again, sober.

-ARCA Client
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Where to stay in Rio:
We recommend to our clients, the following accommodations:

Rio Othon Palace, Copacabana

Av. Atlântica, 3264
Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Caesar Park Ipanema

Avenida Vieira Souto 460
Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Palace

Avenida Atlântica 1702
Rio de Janeiro



Fun things to do (sober)
in Rio de Janeiro:

Rio de Janeiro, the ideal setting for recovery from alcohol dependence. Dramatically set between rainforest clad cliffs and the sea, Rio is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world.

Rio is the home of two of the world's most famous beaches, Ipanema and Copacabana, which anchor Rio's 45 miles of white sand beaches.

Clients have access to our staff guide and driver, who will be pleased to show you any of the sights that you and your companion might like to experience. No need to make arrangements as all you have to do is ask.

All clients, from the international jet set to the first time traveler, can experience the urban beaches, cafe culture and world class restaurants.

Rio de Janeiro is the art and cultural center of the continent. Away from the beaches, you will find art by contemporary artists, galleries, museums, excellent shopping particularly for jewelry and a huge variety of restaurants.

We want each client in recovery to understand that fun and joy are part of your new sober life. We urge you to experience the breathtaking
views from the top of Christ the Redeemer, to the vibrancy of a Rio Samba School.