Private, confidential help is available
Private, confidential help is available
About Alternative to Meds Center
A private residential setting in Sedona where careful medication tapering, mental health support, and restorative care come together around one individual plan.
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These answers provide general information. Recommendations, program length, medication decisions, and coverage depend on the individual situation.
For certain situations, yes. While the goal is typically to help people reduce medication dependence, there are, in some cases, bridge medications temporarily used to assist in the transition process.
Typically, the program is 60 days though the timelines can vary depending on the individual. What we are introducing here is a lifestyle, and in that sense, meant to last a lifetime.
No. There are cases where the lowest possible dose is the best interim strategy while a person is embarking on the holistic path of wellness. And there are participants who wish to come off a certain medication or drug, but want to retain using another prescription. We respect these choices and invite people to inquire about their options as our patients’ input is a vital part of our treatment assessment.
Of course! A large component of mental health is connecting you to the ones you love. There are very few cases where a friend or family member was a true detriment to treatment and asked to keep a respectful distance. But in all reasonable cases, we promote family and friend contact.
We can easily accommodate up to 18 persons at one time. We have a combination of shared and private accommodations available.
Yes. The treatment protocols used at ATMC are backed by scientific evidence in the form of clinical trials, statistical outcomes and proven efficacy. The staff who deliver the program components have been hand-picked for their sincere compassion and their competence, fully licensed and their credentials speak for themselves. See more details here: Staff Bios
Yes. Safety is our priority. Tapering correctly and carefully monitored is safe. The goal is not necessarily “med-free” in all cases — but to reduce the harmful effects of medication as much as possible, and to provide drug-free alternatives that work. Tapering too fast and without competent oversight can definitely lead to difficulties. Different drug classes need specifically tailored protocols and strategies in place throughout the process. For your specific drug class please review a comprehensive description of methods used for medication tapering.
Our philosophy for aftercare is that our program is a training program. In fact, the moment you walk through our doors, we start to prepare you for ongoing success when you complete the program and are ready to head home. We empower and educate you to be well-equipped to care for your own mental wellness, to develop new habits that will be sustainable when you leave. In addition, we work closely with you to create a very detailed aftercare plan to set you up with appropriate resources in your home area, a schedule, as well as ongoing supplementation and life coaching if you so choose.
Because of the wide range of services provided, we are capable of addressing many types of addiction and mental health issues successfully. Our protocols blend licensed medical care, alternative treatments, lab testing, tailored and exacting tapering methods, nutritional psychiatry, holistic detox, comfort therapies, and much more. The center is situated in a world-class retreat style facility in beautiful sunny Sedona, which is renowned for its intrinsic health and healing benefits, like no other place on earth.
Programs are designed and tailored according to your personal health profile and treatment goals. Timing can vary, but generally several months is the average, depending on factors that are unique to you. Short term programs may not be long enough to ensure long term results. Once an initial assessment is done, (which can begin, at least in part, over the phone) your situation will be reviewed by the medical team. Your consultant will then be able to discuss the estimate with you to assist in the decision-making and planning stage.
Certainly. This is enabled with your previous caregivers openness to working with you post-treatment. Alternately, we can help find caregivers local to you who are able to continue assisting you. Collaborative care and data-sharing are topics we welcome to discuss with your physician, or an alternatively selected caregiver, so we can continue to work together as a team.
For details on ATMC’s independently prepared outcome studies, we invite you to review our clients’ success rates over many years as we track this area closely. ATMC Success
We have consultants who will do the important leg-work on your behalf to find out what your provider will cover. We aim to make this process as stress-free as possible so you can concentrate on your recovery.
Yes. Dual-diagnosis and co-occurring disorders are a common problem, as a significant percentage of persons with mental health issues may also have developed dependence or addiction issues, and vice versa. You can find out more information about the resources available at ATMC here: Services Overview Pages