Resort-Style Rehab

What Is A Resort-Style Rehab?

A resort-style rehab is an addiction treatment center that offers amenities you can pay for that are not offered in traditional rehabs. Resort-style rehabs often have no waiting lists for admissions and are located in beautiful areas. Most resort-style rehabs cater to those with privacy and executive needs, such as top-level executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and politicians.

What Amenities Are Included At A Resort-Style Rehab?

If you enter a resort-style rehab, you may have access to upscale amenities that aren’t available anywhere else, with many amenities tailored to your personal needs and preferences. For example:

• Spa services, like daily massages
• Outdoor recreational activities, like swimming or tennis
• Holistic therapies, like yoga and IV vitamin treatments
• Health and nutritional services, like gourmet meals and private chefs
• Room service
• Elite exercise facilities and workout programs
• Physical therapy
• Business suites equipped with computers and Wi-Fi
• Private rooms with private showers and bathrooms
• Cleaning services

At a resort-style rehab, you may have access to various doctors with specialties to treat issues other than addiction. Additionally, some rehabs offer a more flexible schedule, allowing you to leave to attend important meetings or events and return to the rehab immediately after.

How Does A Resort-Style Rehab Differ From a Traditional Rehab?

While they do provide comprehensive addiction treatment, traditional rehabs are often unable to offer the elevated amenities, privacy, prime locations, and staff ratios that rehab-style resorts can provide.

Some differences between these facilities include:

• Privacy: Resort rehabs often require staff to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to ensure additional confidentiality.
• Support: Many resort rehabs allow access to smartphones and computers, maintaining support networks outside of the facility.
• Location: Resort rehabs are often located in places with beautiful scenery and access to outdoor recreational activities, like beaches and mountains. Many have access to private or executive airports if you must fly out for special meetings or events.
• Staff: Resort rehabs maintain high-quality, professional staff and specialists to provide traditional and holistic therapies.
• Care: Resort rehabs offer more personalized therapies, along with high-end amenities, such as a chef, housekeeping, laundry, and personal spa services.

Ultimately, while it costs less to enter, a traditional rehab cannot match the personalized interventions you get at a resort-style rehab.

What Are The Benefits Of Resort-Style Rehab?

The benefits of high-end addiction treatment overlap with those of traditional rehabs. Therapeutic methods to treat substance use disorders are similar, starting with the detox process.

Detox Benefits 

If you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms during detox, doctors on staff can prescribe medications to ease them and curb cravings. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved specific medications for alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorders to aid in treating withdrawal syndromes. In addition, at a resort-style rehab, you will have:

• A high-end private suite with modern amenities that offer comfort during recovery.
• Staff who can cater to your needs throughout detox.
• Medical staff who can ease your withdrawal symptoms.
• A personal chef who can provide nutrient-rich gourmet meals to support recovery.
• Spa services, like saunas and sound baths, that help the detox process.

For other substance use disorders, doctors will treat your specific symptoms rather than the overall disorder. For example, if you experience anxiety or panic attacks, your doctor can prescribe anti-anxiety medications. If you have nausea, they can prescribe anti-nausea medicines. Whatever your needs, someone will be available to help you feel better.

Therapy Benefits 

The types of therapies you receive while in treatment also overlap between traditional and resort-style rehabs because licensed professionals utilize the most evidence-based methods to help you overcome a substance use disorder effectively. You can participate in individual and group therapies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and its many subtypes. Resort-style rehabs also give you the following:

• More personalized therapies with specialized treatments.
• More one-on-one time with individual therapists and staff who can focus on your needs.
• A wider range of holistic therapies to treat your overall well-being.
• Spas and fitness centers to help you alleviate stress and anxiety.
• Advanced and innovative treatments like neurofeedback and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Your treatment team will determine the specific programs you enter. They will create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and preferences.

You may have access to many therapeutic luxuries that aren’t available at most traditional rehabs, like:

• Art therapy
• Music therapy
• Equine therapy
• Acupuncture
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Personal training
• Massages
• Facials

Privacy Benefits 

Federal law protects your privacy before, during, and after your substance use disorder treatment. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 requires mental health and substance use disorder treatment providers to keep your information private. They cannot release any of your information without your signed consent. If they do, they are liable for fines and other potential consequences.

In a resort-style rehab, privacy is a priority.

• Your location is secluded and gated, with limited access to the outside world.
• Staff typically sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect confidentiality further.
• Resort-style rehabs are located in serene locations without the worry of distractions.
• You will have more personal space within the rehab to better focus on your recovery.

When you feel you need time away from groups or staff, you can retreat to a private space. This can help you understand the importance of setting boundaries after completing treatment. You will also not experience late-night distractions from other residents. Your private suite will feel like a luxury hotel with personalized comfort and safety.

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How Does Environment Impact Recovery?

The environment has a significant impact on recovery. Environmental enrichment can improve recovery from substance use disorders and may include adding exercise or adventure therapy to reduce cravings, stress, anxiety, and depression.

At resort-style rehabs, you get this enrichment and much more. Serene surroundings let you truly escape the pressures of your daily life. Surrounding yourself in a luxurious environment allows you to get away from daily stressors and triggers and focus only on yourself and your healing.

Resort-style rehabs give you access to a wide range of amenities, so you maintain your lifestyle and what you are used to in terms of living space, activities, and personal conveniences. For example, you can enjoy daily access to the spa, pool, hot tub, and fitness center. You get personalized services, like a private chef, housekeeper, and trainer, that you may have at home. Resort-style environments let you get the attention you deserve to overcome a substance use or mental health disorder.

How Much Does Resort-Style Rehab Cost?

Because they offer high-end services, resort-style rehabs will cost significantly more than traditional types. Costs will vary based on factors such as location, services, length of stay, and the professional services offered.

You can expect resort-style rehabs to range from $30,000 to $100,000 monthly. Depending on your insurance carrier, they may cover some of the expenses. While insurance may cover part of the cost, you will likely have expenses beyond your coverage, depending on your specific needs and preferences.

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Is A Resort-Style Rehab Worth The Extra Cost?

Recovery from a substance use disorder is a personal process, and entering a private rehab that offers the highest quality services may help you avoid a future relapse. High-quality programs include the following:

• They use evidence-based behavioral therapies
• They provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for withdrawal management
• They have accreditation by state or national authorities
• They treat co-occurring substance abuse and mental health needs
• They can admit you to treatment as soon as you need it
• They offer various recovery support services
• They personalize treatment plans to meet your needs
• You can stay as long as you need treatment

With resort-style rehabs, they offer additional services that you can pay for, including amenities, that may make recovery easier and support long-term abstinence.

Who Is Resort-Style Rehab Best For?

Resort-style rehabs can benefit a variety of people. However, they may be better suited to high-profile individuals who need an added layer of security and can afford extra amenities. They may have a lifestyle that already incorporates the luxuries offered at private rehabs.

Examples of people who may benefit include celebrities, professional athletes, high-ranking politicians, famous musicians, corporate executives, or leaders of major organizations.

How To Find A Resort-Style Rehab

When searching for a resort-style rehab, make a list of the key elements you need in recovery. Examples include inpatient vs. outpatient programs, evidence-based therapies, licensed professionals, withdrawal management, privacy and security, location, amenities, and, of course, cost.

If you feel that comfort and access to luxuries must also be part of your recovery treatment, a resort-style rehab may be beneficial for you. The key is to avoid postponing treatment. You can start your recovery by reaching out to a treatment provider or exploring our rehab directory today.