Alternative to Meds Center

185 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2006 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Alternative to Meds Center

  • Location: Sedona, AZ — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mindfulness Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Alternative to Meds Center

Alternative to Meds provides personalized, alternative routes to recovery and helps clients taper off psychiatric medications. They provide medication tapering for antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepines with holistic methods for a medication-free recovery. Alternative to Meds treats addiction and mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, trauma, post traumatic stress (PTSD), ADHD, bipolar, and more. They cater to executives with flexible technology policies and treatment methods suited to their unique preferences and needs.
Alternative to Meds uses holistic and evidence-based treatments to help ease medication withdrawal, treat mental health conditions, and promote overall wellness. They run various health tests to address the medical and physical causes of poor mental health and restore optimal brain chemistry. They offer holistic psychiatry and provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), marriage and family counseling, validation therapy, self-regulation practices, and various alternative therapies. These include art therapy, existential therapy, and expressive arts.
Alternative to Meds incorporates naturopathic methods to promote healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Some of their offerings include:
•Neurotoxin removal
•Lab testing
•Orthomolecular medicine
•Environmental medicine
•Colon hydrotherapy
•Massages
•Qi Gong
•Equine therapy
•Energy medicine techniques like Reiki
Alternative to Meds promotes exercise, mindfulness practices, and offers an organic diet to address underlying health imbalances. They believe that aesthetics are one of the highest forms of healing and provide artistic, comfortable spaces at their facility. They have 18 beds, with private and semi-private bedrooms. All have access to the outdoors. An outdoor lounge and hot tub, on-site spa treatments, and frequent nature outings bring clients outside and into wellness. Alternative to Meds is Joint Commission accredited and accepts a variety of insurance providers.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Alternative to Meds Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Pool
Allow Cell Phones
Hot Tub
Library
Housekeeping
Laundry Service
En Suite Bathroom

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
Other contracted prescribing entity
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement
Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling
Private for-profit organization
State mental health department State department of health The Joint Commission
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening
Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Employment counseling or training
Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Vaping not permitted
Acupuncture Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services

What to Expect at Alternative to Meds Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 60 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Alternative to Meds Center offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Alternative to Meds Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

185 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, AZ, 86336

Quick Facts

Program60 days
Capacity16-30 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Wellness Naturopathy

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alternative to Meds Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Alternative to Meds Center offers Residential Rehab, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mindfulness Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in AZ or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 60 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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