Criteria for Admission

DESIRE FOR RECOVERY:

Patients should demonstrate willingness to participate and complete the 6-week program

AGE:

Adults (18 and older)

GENDER:

Gender specific programming

APPLICANT:

Individuals assessed as chemically dependent, addicted to alcohol/drugs, self-defeating behaviors and/or co-existing mental illness (dual diagnosis). Clients must be physically able to participate in all aspects of the treatment program

TREATMENT FOR:

Alcoholism, drug and other addictions and related disorders

MEDICAL:

Upon entry, each patient will have a thorough history and physical examination. We may also request a release from the patient's physician if there are any medical constraints to participating in our treatment. (Patients may request a Release of Information form from our Admissions Office).

EXCLUSIONARY CRITERIA:

Severe psychiatric disorders, including psychosis and severe clinical depression, which may require hospitalization

Chronic predisposition to destructive, aggressive or violent behavior incompatible with a group living environment