Treatment Programs

Residential Day Treatment

The research is unanimous. More time in treatment equals more time sober/clean. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) declared, after reviewing a host of studies: "For most patients, the threshold of significant improvement is reached at about three months in treatment."

It would be great if everybody who suffers from alcoholism or addiction could check into "drug and alcohol rehab" for 30 days, and go home sober, forever. The reality is an alcoholic/addict has probably lived for years, maybe even decades, in a state of virtual helplessness. By this time, there has been deterioration in major life areas, such as finances, family, health, work, and possibly legal issues.

Adults 18 years of age and older, come to the Betty Ford Center for treatment because their life under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs has become unmanageable. Our Residential Day Treatment Program provides a thorough clinical and medical assessment, detoxification, and both primary and extended treatment services. Patients live on a safe and secure cul-de-sac comprised of gender-specific homes owned and staffed by Betty Ford Center, located near the main campus in Rancho Mirage, California. Residential Day Treatment may be recommended for individuals who are committing to 60-90+ days of treatment; individuals who experience chronic relapse, or have had multiple attempts at treatment; individuals who would benefit from extended treatment to work on significant issues related to trauma, codependency, relapse and relationships; and individuals needing extended treatment to work on dual diagnosis issues.

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During their treatment stay, each patient is assigned a treatment team, which includes a physician, nurse, psychologist, primary counselor, case manager, spiritual care counselor, family counselor, dietician, fitness trainer, and chemical dependency technician. This team is responsible for assessing, and working with each patient to establish an individualized plan of care, and post-treatment recommendations designed to support ongoing recovery. Upon completion of treatment, patients will possess a better understanding of the disease of addiction, and recognize the necessity and importance of 12-Step involvement.

Each weekday consists of a full schedule of treatment activities. These activities include, but are not limited to individual therapy, specialty groups, fitness, educational lectures, and group therapy, which is the core of treatment at the Betty Ford Center. During the second and third month of treatment, patients participate in intensive workshops that explore critically-important issues such as trauma, relapse, codependency and relationships. Free time in the evenings and on weekends provides opportunities for patients to develop sober lifestyles by participating in healthy recovery activities, and learning to establish a sober support system in the community.

During their stay, all patients develop a foundation in 12-Step recovery and are presented with the necessary tools to enhance the progress made during treatment. Additionally, family and/or loved ones are encouraged to participate in the Center's Family Program and Children's Program.

The end of treatment in Rancho Mirage marks the beginning of a partnership with Betty Ford Center alumni. Chapters and individuals around the world continue to support patients, their family and friends in their new lives of sobriety.

Betty Ford Center recognizes long-term treatment as the "Gold Standard" for care. Because of the many benefits associated with long-term treatment, 90-days, or longer, is the optimal length of stay. After completion of residential treatment, some patients may decide to participate in Therapeutic Aftercare or Intensive Outpatient that is offered at Betty Ford Center as an additional step in the continuum of care. All patients completing a minimum of 90 days of treatment will receive a year of monitoring at no additional cost.

Help is available. So is hope.

Call our Admissions Counselors and allow our team to discuss options and walk you through the process.

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