St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Center

                                                     http://www.stjoestreatment.org/ 


          St. Joseph's is a unique addiction treatment and recovery center located in Saranac Lake, New York. This facility was founded in 1971 and has since served over 12,000 individuals struggling to overcome drug and chemical addiction. It appears to be a great resource that I would refer my patients to. Their approach to addiction is incredibly thorough and unique. The treatment plan appears to be very comprehensive and covers many aspects of addiction from the concept of disease, to relapse prevention and spirituality. Although it was founded by Franciscan Friars, it is a welcoming environment to all. St. Joseph's believes that spirituality plays an important role in recovery, whether one is religious, atheist or agnostic. This philosophy of St. Joseph's makes the facility and treatment program very different from others. I think that fostering an affirming relationships with one's self, others and a higher power of one's personal understanding is a great approach to treating addiction and preventing relapse. It does not just target the disease or incidence, but  promotes a new way of living that is not conducive to alcohol and chemical abuse. In addition, I think it is invaluable to truly assess one's personal characteristics, habits and relationships with others as many problems in this area of our life drive people to seek solace in the form of alcohol and drugs.