I wanted to share what happened with my brother, because when my family was looking for help, it seemed that we only were able to speak with programs. My older brother, who two years ago, was addicted to heroin. He had been through drug rehab before, and nothing ever worked. We were looking for something different. He had tried typical 12 step programs but he would get out and relapse. Finally we found a great program, it was a non 12 step rehab that offered long term care in a wilderness setting.
The non 12 step drug rehab was so different than anything he had ever done. First it was a long term rehab which was great. He stayed there for 6 months and was taught that addiction is not a disease. Instead of going to meetings all day, he received individualized counseling and spent a lot of time outdoors as well in the wilderness. They used saunas to clean out the body, provided cognitive counseling, and life skills therapy.
The wilderness drug rehab was so helpful for him. He was able to learn there was more in life, than money and cars. He learned to be responsible and accountable but in a healthy setting in nature. He came back in great shape and has been clean now for 2 years. We are so proud of him and happy we found a quality non 12 step rehab program that saved his life.