Everyone that comes through the door feels the staff really cares for them. My personal experience had a lot of struggles due to financial issues, but even so they worked with me the best they could because I was willing to listen to do what they said.
About Alana Recovery Center – 1050 Shiloh Road
Alana Recovery Center is a Kennesaw drug and alcohol treatment center that supports adults with substance use disorders. They also provide valuable community resources, such as referrals, mental health services, and family support.
The services at Alana Recovery Center include mental health assessments, counseling, and outpatient programs.
Mental Health Assessment and Counseling
Assessments help clinicians to evaluate a client’s mental health for substance use disorder, the severity, and any co-occurring mental health conditions, in order to create a tailored plan of care. Treatment may involve individual, group, and family counseling.
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), & Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Outpatient services are for individuals over 18 who need addiction treatment, but don’t need 24-hour care. There are typically three types of outpatient programs: intensive outpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization.
Each program differs depending on the severity of substance use disorder and treatment required. PHP is the most acute outpatient, requiring participants to attend individual and group sessions, most days of the week. PHP may be best suited to dual-diagnosis treatments and acute substance use disorders. IOP requires treatment three to four days per week, and outpatient usually means one to two treatment sessions per week.
Typically, each program includes individual and group counseling, skills development groups, and aftercare.
Latest Reviews
If you're looking for a good place to go to get sober or kick your DOC, Alana Recovery is a great place to go.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We re honored to be a part of your journey!
Really incredible program and experience. I attended the morning IOP meetings with Carlin. I woke up and looked forward to these meetings. Carlin genuinely cares and made group a safe space for everyone. I felt like my needs were met and advice was tailored to my specific needs. Wonderful environment with lots of empowerment and encouragement. China was my therapist and she was incredible. She cares deeply and challenged me every week to use my new coping skills and push myself to be the best I could be. Such a great experience. Cliff also has been such a motivator throughout my time here and recovery journey. He takes the time to get to know everyone and empower them. I look forward to attending his alumni meetings and be able to continue to grow my recovery community.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback about your experience! It s inspiring to know that their care, encouragement, and support made such a difference for you. We re so excited for you to continue connecting with the alumni community!
I came to Alana willing to do whatever the staff asked me to do, for as long as they told me to, because I was in need of treatment. This was my first experience in a recovery program, and I have to say, they exceeded all of my expectations. They helped me acquire new skills and gave me a better understanding of addiction, as well as what my long-term recovery would look like.At Alana, I learned so much in such a short amount of time. They gave me the tools and skills to take back control of my life. My joy and relationships with others have improved tremendously. My sense of self-worth has grown. I ve created lasting friendships with like-minded individuals in recovery, and I now have a safe, sober network.The staff at Alana is truly amazing. They are passionate about helping people create a life where you no longer feel the need to escape. Through the support of Brenda, Cliff, Teresa, Colin, and Alec, I have become grounded and rooted in my recovery. These people helped me understand myself and begin to unravel the mystery of why I started using in the first place. Brenda, Cliff, Teresa, Colin, and Alec showed me patience, love, and acceptance with dignity and respect. I will be graduating from Alana not only sober, but also as a better human being, just by being in the presence of these incredible people. To know them is to know God because God's love shines through them in the care they show not just to me, but to everyone at Alana.Cliff, the Alumni Director, pours his heart into the Alumni program, ensuring we have a sober community to continue engaging with after completing the program. He goes above and beyond to help us incorporate a safe, sober network, so we don t have to feel isolated once we ve completed our 90-day program. This isn t just a job for him it is his passion. Cliff has been where we are, and his only goal is to help us become the people we were meant to be. He is living proof that sobriety can be achieved, and he wants anyone willing to do the work to have what he now has. The man literally does not have a mean bone in his body. He is the epitome of success in everything he touches.Brenda and Teresa are both case managers at Alana, and they share the same passion for helping others achieve their recovery goals. They care, they listen, and they offer truth and support. When they tell you something, you can count on them to follow through.I personally want to express my gratitude to Cliff, Brenda, Teresa, Colin, and Alec for the love they've shown me while holding me accountable. I would not be who I am today, nor who I am continuing to grow into, had I not met you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am eternally grateful for this experience, and I want to thank each one of you for giving me the life I always desired but could not obtain on my own. I m forever grateful! If you or a loved one needs help, this is the place!
Response from the owner6 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful and detailed reflection on your experience at Alana. We are so grateful to hear how much growth and transformation you've experienced during your time here. It's incredible to know that the support and guidance from our team helped you gain a deeper understanding of addiction and your recovery journey. Your story is a testament to the power of community, patience, and love. We re honored to have been part of your journey and so happy to know that you are leaving Alana not just sober, but as a stronger, more grounded version of yourself. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending Alana to others. We wish you all the best as you continue your recovery and keep building those meaningful connections. 
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
MonthlyMilitary members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Intensive Outpatient The IOP is an intense, focused experience designed to enable sober and productive living. Eligibility for the IOP is based on a clinical assessment. IOP may be recommended for individuals who do not require medically supervised detoxification, and who live within driving distance of the center. Intensive Outpatient Treatment may also be recommended for individuals who have recently completed residential treatment (rehab) and are in the early stages of recovery.
Outpatient ALANA Recovery’s Outpatient Program is geared to the individual who has already recognized the impact of drugs and or alcohol in their lives. Their Outpatient Program is available by appointment for hourly-individualized sessions and/or group therapy once weekly. This program is run by our highly trained clinical staff. The Outpatient program utilizes a variety of tools to assist the client through healing and recovery, similar to their IOP program.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Aftercare Support Their integration of IOP (Intensive Outpatient treatment) and Outpatient care with their partial programs allows for continuity of care as individuals move through the recovery process. All Partial patients are also required to attend pre-selected outside AA or NA meetings and share their experiences and insights within their groups.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
ALANA Recovery understands that substance abuse clients commonly suffer from Disordered Eating. Eating Disorders are among the most challenging of the Process Addictions to cope with and manage for the individual dealing with them. As such, members of ALANA’s treatment team are expertly trained in methods and skills specific to helping design a custom plan for each client to manage the Disordered Eating aspects of their addiction.
At ALANA Recovery, they know and have witnessed first-hand the devastation that addiction can have on the entire family. Substance Abuse is a condition that not only affects the individual, but almost everyone in that individual’s life. To this end, their program offers Family Therapy services to the loved ones learning to cope with family or significant others in all stages of recovery.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
ALANA Recovery understands that trauma often times is the underlying issue to addiction. Trauma informed care is vital to their clients’ care. ALANA utilizes clinicians specializing in trauma treatment to assist clients through this phase of their recovery.
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Contact Information
(877) 752-5262 
1050 Shiloh Road NW
Suite 311, Suite 304, and Suite 303
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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