When you’re investing in a family member’s health, happiness and wellbeing, you should make sure you’re making the best possible choice for your South Lake drug and alcohol addiction recovery program. While the best way to go may still be to call our helpline experts so they can discuss your personal requirements, reading how people are reviewing or rating some of the addiction treatment clinics in or around your area is another good place to get started.
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Sunspire was my 2nd treatment center to attend. The first treatment I went because my family saw an issue and my life was in turmoil, so I went. But that is the key if you are not ready and refuse to realize you have a problem the treatment will not work! I will say comparing the two treatment centers, Sunspire has 100% interest in treating the patient not money driven as some have said in their reviews! The small patient capacity 40 beds is what makes this facility work. The staff have more one on one opportunities to work through problems and give their experiences/advice. My other treatment center had over 200 patients (talking about being a # and collecting money that facility was about the money) The medical staff is available 24/7 and during detox your room is close to their office and they will make sure you are comfortable and taken care of during this time. It is a 12 step based program, which I will say I was not happy at first. My therapist asked me to give it a chance gave me some books to read, talked with me about deep issues I didn't realize that were still bothering me, and encouraged me to follow my faith base I grew up with. If it wasn't for her, I would not be where I am today! My faith in God is stronger than it has ever been, and I thank this facility/staff for helping me find it again! She gave me the best advice to follow after treatment and those rules are still written on my mirror after 7 months of sobriety! 5 rules to follow each day (Don’t drink, attend meetings, speak with other alcoholics, pray/meditate, sponsor)! There is family counseling and a family weekend for them to attend. The weekend gives them information on what to expect when we come home, what possible triggers we could have, also what support groups the family can attend. So, I don’t understand when families say they had no involvement with treatment! I am guessing your loved one decided not to include you on these sessions!!! Nutrition and food is great, you see a dietitian and if you have special diet needs they will go out of their way to accommodate. I need protein because of gastric bypass and they went out of their way and retrieved my protein powder and made the shakes whenever I requested them. There is a gym that has great trainers that take the time to assess you and what your goals are while staying at the facility. The equipment is up to date and the staff are there for questions with knowledge and experience. Yes there is a set schedule with classes, gym, pool, chapel, 12 step meetings (also outside the facility meetings), therapy, family therapy, and relaxation time. The reason for an intense schedule is to get the patient back to a routine, which we all know our routine before treatment was around our alcohol/drug of choice at the time. This helps the patient be ready for discharge, although at the time you feel like a child but there is a reason behind their rules/regulations of the facility. Since I mentioned discharge I will say they got out of their way to make sure you have the follow up after leaving and make sure you have the support for out patient treatment. The aftercare is there for the patient, its setup and available. We just have to use the information and follow up! Jena the alumni coordinator is always in contact and checking on me! She gives encouragement/support when needed! I can’t say enough about this program/staff! This program changed my life, my family, and my future for the better! What you put in during your treatment stay is what you leave with!! The staff is there for 100% support always you just have to open your mind to change!
The accommodations are excellent. The food is better than some 4 star restaurants. They truly do have a chef preparing the meals. That having been said, I do not recommend this facility at all. I was not aware that this is a 12 step program until I checked in at the facility. I knew very little about AA before this. I was almost immediately assigned a "mentor". This person (who is truly very caring, knowledgeable, and sincere) was going to assist me in getting and remaining sober. This sounded great except for the fact that he was a patient in the facility and he was in his fourth trip through rehab. That didn't inspire my confidence in the effectiveness of the program. In fact, of the 25 or so people in the facility more than 20 were repeat customers ( I do not mean to insinuate that they were all repeating treatment at this particular facility). I realize that the AA 12 step program has assisted an untold number of people over the years, however, it is not for everyone. Judging from the history of most people in the program when I was there, recidivism is a major problem. One person in the program told me he was in rehab for the 18th time. Most of the sessions amounted to being told that alcohol and drug addiction is bad and can destroy your life. Really? The staff emphasized that they WERE NOT able to solve my alcohol problems and that I WAS NOT able to solve my alcohol problems - only God could solve my alcohol problems. At $1000 a day (At this point I will say that Stonegate has an excellent relationship with my insurance plan and my cost was only about $100 a day) I believe a free AA program would be a better value - especially since ONLY God can solve alcohol and drug addiction problems. The Bible study sessions amounted to a staff member reading a chapter and turning the conversation loose. There was no Bible STUDY. There was Bible reading and some conversation about what the passage meant to each individual. I realize that the Bible can speak to individuals in different ways but there is also a correct interpretation of passages and the staff members do not appear to have any training in this field. In fact, they appear to have very little true knowledge of the Bible. Because of paperwork or miscommunication some required medication was withheld from me during the first three days I was at Stonegate. This resulted in my blood pressure rising to a dangerous level. The most disgusting part of my stay at Stonegate was the language used by the staff members. The 12 step AA program is centered around God. I am no prude. There is no curse word I have not used. But, I don't need to hear the staff spewing phrases like "GD" and "MF" during the classes - even during Bible study. When I approached one of the higher ups about this it was indicated to me that I was being judgmental. Apparently the staff is allowed to use the most obscene language imaginable as long as it is followed by the phrase, "Excuse my French". Stonegate has 45, 60, and 90 day programs. Numerous times, as someone neared the end of their stay, I saw the staff pressure that person to extend their stay. Even the people who were nearing the end of a 90 day program were encouraged to enter a "half-way" type of facility. I wonder if Stonegate is associated with any of the facilities they strongly recommended. Another portion of this program was particularly offensive. Every Tuesday and Thursday everyone is required to assemble in one of the classrooms. Each person is required to criticize three things about their fellow patients. It can be three things directed at one person or one thing directed at three different people, etc. There are many people (especially newcomers) who feel extremely uncomfortable openly criticizing another person in a room full of people. One exception - the staff is off limits to criticism. If a person doesn't come up with three things they are hounded by the staff until they comply. This is very abusive and, in my opinion, counterproductive. It also contradicts Biblical truths. The staff has no way of knowing what damage this can do or how any one individual will respond. Having a drug or alcohol problem is stressful enough without being subjected to such an abusive situation. Also, this appears to be the session that the staff seems to enjoy the most. In my opinion this facility is run by unqualified amateurs. If Stonegate averages 25 people a day it will make $9,125,000 in one year. Not a bad take for amateurs. I would never recommend this facility to anyone seeking recovery.