Sunday, October 7, 2012
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.
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I love this! What a phenomenal idea. I completely agree with you, Kellsey. Alcohol and substance abuse reach far beyond the anatomy and physiology. It seems like focusing on the person as a whole will make the most difference in their lives. There are many social and spiritual aspects that need to be addressed in order for the individual to find balance and be at peace. If we want recovery to be a life-long event, then we need to ensure that these individuals can find happiness and fulfillment within themselves, and without the induced effects of alcohol or other substances. Spirituality comes in many forms, but it all about what works for the patient.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an incredible program. I think many times people do not understand the real keys to abuse, and the way to break that cycle. Fostering good relationships with yourself and others seems like a good place to start. I agree with Katie that spirituality comes from many places and people can be spiritual without being religious. It sounds like a truly unique program that allows people to find themselves and create a firm foundation to stand on in order to stop their addiction for good.
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