Non-12-Step Alcohol Inpatient Rehab Facilities Recommended by the AMA

The American Medical Association refrains from recommending specific rehab facilities. For referrals and treatment centers, the AMA sends people to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. There are many inpatient non-12-step facilities nationwide. Use the databases in Resources to find additional options. The words "alternative" or "holistic" in program descriptions usually signal non-12-step programs. Check each center's credentials with your state's NCADD affiliate.

Malibu Horizon

• This inpatient rehab facility offers a holistic approach to treatment that's effective and research-based. Their clinical team focuses on the root causes of the addiction, using a combination of therapies designed specifically for each individual. Located near the ocean, northwest of Los Angeles, Malibu Horizon encourages clients, as part of their treatment, to develop healthy-living activities, including learning about good nutrition, working out in their gym, walking on the beach, hiking and taking trips to local museums. As an upscale treatment center, Malibu Horizon provides comfortable residential facilities and amenities. Inpatient treatment programs vary in length from 28 to 90 days.

  Malibu Horizon

  265 Westlake Blvd.

  Malibu, CA 90265

  877-338-6964

  malibuhorizon.com

St. Gregory Retreat Center

• The program at St. Gregory treatment center uses techniques based on scientific research. Their staff uses cognitive behavior training to provide the tools necessary for individual clients to change their behavior and develop new life skills. This center partners with the Mayo Clinic Embody Health Portal to help clients learn about nutrition, sports physiology and healthy lifestyle. They also have a mentoring system to follow up and work with clients weekly for a year after they leave the center. This program costs less than many medical recovery programs. The length of the inpatient part of the program is eight weeks.

  St. Gregory Retreat Center

  5875 Fleur Dr.

  Des Moines, IA 50321

  888-778-5833

  stgregoryctr.com

Challenges

• At Challenges, expect a program that's focused on relapse prevention and treatment using an individualized and holistic approach. Clients learn how to recognize relapse triggers, behavior issues and negative thought patterns to make positive changes in behavior and thinking. This center provides a secure and supportive environment where clients live in upscale apartments with recreational and other amenities, including free transportation to beaches, stores and other destinations. The length of the Challenges programs vary from 30 to 120 days or longer, depending on individual's needs.

  Challenges Relapse Treatment & Prevention Program

  5100 Coconut Creek Parkway

  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33063

  888-755-3334

  challenges-program.com

Practical Recovery

• The staff at this rehab center uses a self-empowering approach and provides comprehensive treatment at every level of care. They customize each individual's program to create a collaborative treatment experience with the individual, his partner and family. Treatment covers the full range of addiction care, including psychological services, training in identifying lifestyle issues and relapse triggers, social skills training and healthy living programs. This center offers two inpatient or residential treatment options. Both provide privacy at their facilities in the hills near the Pacific Ocean. Amenities include a gym, pool and spa, and sauna. The length of stay is 28 to 30 days.

  Practical Recovery

  8950 Vill La Jolla Dr., Suite B-214

  La Jolla, CA 92307

  858-453-4777

  practicalrecovery.com