Addiction Treatment in the San Francisco Area

Alta Mira Recovery center offers integrative, comprehensive addiction treatment in the San Francisco Bay area. Located in Sausalito, California, the center provides a healing sanctuary for individuals working to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

Addiction treatment

Addiction treatment refers to programs designed to help individuals overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol. Addiction is a complex disease and addiction treatment is an even more complex process. There are many nuances to treating addiction—but most addiction treatment programs include three basic components: detoxification, therapy, and follow-up care.

Most addiction treatment programs begin with a period of detoxification in order to eliminate physical cravings and pave the way for the more intense therapy that is often necessary to conquer the psychological addiction related to substance abuse. The follow-up care is critical to keep individuals on the path to recovery.

The most effective addiction treatment programs are those that are tailored to meet individual needs. Some addictions are the result of a slowly developing pattern of habitual substance abuse, whereas others may be the result of underlying psychological issues or co-occurring disorders. It’s important that the treatment is targeted and specific to individual needs.

Beyond addiction treatment

Addiction treatment is more than the cessation of substance abuse; it is a lifelong journey of abstinence and recovery. It’s not enough to undergo detoxification and therapy—most individuals will need to stay focused on their recovery for the rest of their lives.

There are many layers to addiction treatment. Most addiction treatment programs include the basics of detoxification and recovery, but some add other innovative strategies to introduce healthy lifestyle habits and help recovering addicts learn new ways to navigate the world.

Alta Mira: integrative addiction treatment in San Francisco

Alta Mira is the premier addiction treatment center in the San Francisco area. We provide a truly comprehensive program designed to treat the whole person rather than just the addiction. Eliminating addiction is not enough—we want our clients to thrive and lead healthy, happy, productive lives.

The defining principle of our addiction treatment program is integration. We combine the best of both worlds—world-class clinical treatment and holistic support. Our clients undergo extensive psychological testing, medically assisted detoxification, and intense therapy. However, they also enjoy yoga, tai chi, massage, and acupuncture. They attend sweat lodge ceremonies or art therapy classes. By providing a healing, supportive atmosphere, we build a foundation for recovery.

We provide addiction treatment in San Francisco—plus a lifetime of aftercare and follow-up support, a service unparalleled by most other recovery centers. In fact, all clients who successfully complete our addiction treatment program in San Francisco can return four times a year for no-cost treatment “tune-ups.”

Contact Alta Mira today

If you would like to learn more about Alta Mira’s unique approach to addiction treatment in San Francisco, please call us at 866-922-1350.