Innovative Twin Cities Outpatient Treatment Alternative Gives Alcoholics Hope

The Retreat has developed a ground-breaking and effective alternative to medical model outpatient treatment programs.  This back to basics approach to recovery reminds us of a time when things were simpler and much less expensive.   

Drug and alcohol treatment has not always been complicated by medicine, psychiatry, and sophisticated therapies.   Many years ago, outpatient treatment was primarily focused on teaching people how to work the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.   “Today, many in the field have gotten away from teaching the basics in favor of the latest clinical approach” says John Leonard, Marketing Director at The Retreat.  “Working the steps is what keeps us sober on an ongoing basis.  This is where the rubber meets the road.  Getting sober is often much easier than a staying that way”  

The Retreat’s program is designed to demonstrate the importance of working the 12 steps on a daily basis.  Their model is entirely focused on teaching people how to apply the principles of recovery in their daily lives.  By incorporating community into the recovery process, The Retreat effectively integrates people into the vibrant recovering community of the Twin Cities.  It is a very practical approach and an excellent alternative to expensive clinical outpatient alcohol treatment programs. 

 “Recovery is a way of life and without the diligence of an ongoing program, we are destined to return to our old ways” says Leonard. 

 The Retreat offers residential as well as after-work evening programs for alcoholic and chemically dependent men and women.  They are conveniently located in Wayzata and St Paul, Minnesota.  For more information visit www.theretreat.org