To meet your individual needs, A.T.I. offers various lengths of treatment stays, including:

• TWO WEEKS
• THREE WEEKS
• 28-DAYS
• EXTENDED CARE

Admission to the program is a simple process.

1.  Each individual must complete our Online Admission Form.

2.  Call our Admissions Office at 1-800-897-8060 for information and admission and/or email us at info@alternative2rehab.com for information regarding admission.



Previous addiction or psychological treatment information should be provided to assist our staff in the admission process. We can assist you with the appropriate release of information forms for doctors, treatment programs, and hospitals.

As physical fitness and alternative healing activities are an important part of the rehabilitative process, clients will be expected to actively participate in all scheduled activities unless a medically recognized physical limitation prohibits participation.

Medication Instructions

Clients accepted for admission to the program and bringing prescribed medications with them will be required to bring a 30 day supply only in the original bottles. Medications over a thirty day supply will be disposed of during the intake process.

Clients accepted for admission to the program will be requested not to bring over the counter medications or vitamins of any kind. If over the counter medications or vitamins are needed, the Medical Director will evaluate and recommend as needed.

Additionally, if clients wish to take any over-the-counter medications and/or vitamins, the client must bring an order from their physician. Over-the-counter medications and vitamins will also need to be secured with all other medications and medication monitoring procedures followed while the client is in treatment.



Admission to the program may be delayed due to:

1.  Continuing withdrawal symptoms.
2.  Severe psychiatric disorders in need of acute hospitalization.
3.  Severe sexual disorders.
4.  Disruptive or aggressive behaviors that are incompatible with a small group living environment.
5.  Incomplete detoxification from benzodiazepine addiction.
6.  Incomplete detoxification from methadone addiction.
7.  Infectious, communicable or contagious diseases.

Should admission be delayed, you would be referred to an appropriate facility as indicated.

Psychiatric evaluations and medication prescriptions can be provided when indicated.

Because not all of our clients require a psychiatric evaluation and/or medications, a referral to our Psychiatrist can be scheduled when indicated. These services are separate from the Program fee and are paid directly to the Psychiatrist, not to the Program.

 

Transportation

Transportation is provided from the airport upon arrival and return to the airport upon completion of your scheduled program. You will be flying into Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida. Alternative Treatment International is a twenty minute to one half hour ride from the airport.

Residential Community Requirements:

The Residential Community used by Alternative Treatment International for the client living quarters requires a criminal background screening prior to admission to the program and the living quarters. Required will be your name and social security number. Background screenings prohibit felonies and certain misdemeanors. You will be notified as to the results prior to your final scheduling of admission.

PERCEPTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Residential Treatment Programs are sought out by individuals and families for a wide variety of reasons. Some individuals may show serious commitment to resolving their substance abuse and/or psycho-emotional disorders. They desire to feel healthier, stronger, in control of their lives, and to find the sense of hope and peace that they seek. Others seek a residential treatment program for reasons that may include legal, family, employment, or health issues. Others may just want to stop use for awhile, gain some clarity, and continue on with the same destructive behaviors.

It is easy to see that treatment outcomes regarding success or failure may depend heavily on the clients’ mindset, intent and purpose, and level of commitment upon entering a program. A great deal of burden is placed on the program by the individual seeking treatment or the families to “fix” or stop the person from continuing their destructive behaviors such as drug abuse, alcohol abuse, eating disorder, or other self-harming behaviors. This is only a perception, not the actual truth. The truth is the program’s ability to provide their services, therapies, planning and guidance. In the end, it is always the clients’ responsibility and commitment to take advantage of the program’s services and guidance, and use those services to achieve the level of success that they seek.

Realistically, one type of program, philosophy, or clinical therapy cannot be the answer for everyone. There are just too many variables, sets of circumstances, individual preferences, individual personalities and client objectives to consider only one philosophy to serve all clients successfully.

As a voluntary residential treatment program, A.T.I. provides staff on duty 24-hours per day to transport, assist, implement the daily schedule, and be available to follow the directives as stated by the Executive Director and Clinical staff - not to control the clients. To enter A.T.I., clients need to chose to remain abstinent during their stay and chose to put their efforts into their goals and objectives perceived prior to entering treatment and into their treatment plan which is developed with their primary therapist upon admission. Clients of A.T.I. are those that seek positive changes in their lives, are willing to work to resolve the underlying issues, gain the self-awareness needed to remain drug and alcohol free upon discharge from the program and reentry into their home environment. At A.T.I., we treat you with respect and dignity and require the same in return.

Deciding to enter a residential treatment program allows you to take a step back from your situation, let go of the need for control, and follow the daily schedule that has been designed to provide you with support, guidance and a path to your recovery.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: How long are the treatment stays?

A: Treatment stays may vary according to individual needs. The usual length of stay is 28 days with extended care as indicated.


Q: What is a typical day like?

A: Our clients are transported from the client living quarters to the clinical offices and arrive at 9:00 a.m. The therapy day typically begins with a group meditation, then two small groups, then a break for lunch. The afternoon typically consists of individual psychotherapy sessions as scheduled, small groups and alternative healings lecturers.


Q: Can I have visitors?

A: Yes. Visiting is on Sunday and just has to be arranged through your therapist.


Q: Can I keep in touch with my family and business?

A: You can bring a cell phone with you to contact family and conduct business as needed.


Q: Can I bring my current prescribed medications?

A: Yes. You can bring prescribed medications and take them as prescribed. These will be maintained in a locked facility safe for you during your stay.


Q: Can I use my laptop?

A: Internet access is available at the clinical offices. At the apartments, we have High Speed Cable Broadband Wired & Wireless G Service available, and is included free of charge to our clients. You will need to bring a generic wireless card with "WAP" that has secured protection.

Q. Can I conduct business while in treatment?

A. Yes you can. A.T.I. does not believe that your business and income has to suffer just because you are in a treatment program. If your business and income suffers, this only puts more stress on you when you leave the program and return to your normal life. Within the therapeutic framework, you will have time to attend to your business or professional needs.


Q: Can I smoke?

A: Yes. Smoking is permitted during break times at the designated areas and at the client living quarters outside only.


Q: Can I go off the premises?

A: Off premises activities are approved and conducted with a staff member only. Clients cannot go off premises without a staff member as the program is a residential treatment program.


Q: Do you treat someone that only experiences depression?

A: Yes. We are a dual diagnosis program and treat all addictions and psycho-emotional disorders including, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, etc.


Q: Do you treat people with eating disorders?

A: Yes. Our clinical staff is experienced in working with individuals that suffer from eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and overeating issues. Prior to admission, there would be an initial assessment to determine the severity of the eating disorder to determine appropriateness for the program.


Q: What should I wear?

A: You should bring comfortable informal clothing, sweats, a bathing suit, clothes to work out and tennis shoes. You might bring a light jacket, etc as we do have cool fronts during the winter months. The temperature may drop to 60-65 degrees.


Q: Do I need to bring my own bedding?

A: The client apartments are fully furnished and include all bedding, etc. If you feel more comfortable with your own pillow, you may bring it.


Q: Do I need extra money?

A: You might bring some extra money for cigarettes, personal toiletries, a soft drink on an outing, or a book or magazine at the bookstore. Activities are covered by the program fee except for approved special activities for which the client is responsible.

Q: How are activities structured?

A: Clients do all activities as a group and are supervised on any and all outings.


Q: What is individualized treatment?

A: Individualized treatment refers your specific treatment plan which is established by you and your primary therapist.