Alternative to Meds Center

Sedona, Arizona

185 ROADRUNNER DRIVE
Sedona AZ, 86336

About Alternative to Meds Center

Alternative to Meds Center, in Sedona, Arizona, is a holistic alcohol and drug rehab for adults. They offer withdrawal services and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare programs. Dedicated services are available for young adults, seniors, military personnel and Veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

Their withdrawal management services address the psychological, biochemical, and neurophysiological foundations of chemical dependency. Their services include alcohol and drug detoxification and medication tapering and withdrawal. These services involve the use of intravenous therapies and evidence-based alternative treatments, including nutrition therapy, colon hydrotherapy, botanical/molecular therapy, and acupuncture.

Their residential programs allow clients to focus on their recovery in a highly supportive environment featuring luxury amenities, including a scenic desert setting with hiking trails and an onsite spa and fitness center. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, laboratory testing, and personal care plans. They also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling and recovery-focused life-skills training. The program prioritizes holistic healing methods and includes a wide array of complementary therapies, including equine therapy, yoga, creative arts, Qi Gong, meditation, and massage.

Their outpatient and aftercare services enable a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Services include continuing counseling, recovery education, and holistic therapies. Peer support and referrals for additional services are also included.

Alternative to Meds Center is licensed by the state of Arizona and accredited by The Joint Commission.

Alternative to Meds Center works with most major insurance providers, including Aetna, Cigna, and BlueCross BlueShield. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary.

Payment Options

Private insurance
Self-pay options

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Programs

Adult program

Elderly program

Hearing impaired program

LGBTQ program

Military program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Settings & Amenities

Yoga studio

Insurance

Our Policy: Alternative to Meds Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Treatment

Alcoholism

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.

Drug Addiction

Drug rehab in Arizona is the process of treating individuals who are dependent on a particular addictive drug. Because addiction is complex, this treatment typically includes a variety of interventions that address the many physical and emotional issues involved.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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 Addiction

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.

Clinical Services

Equine Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy in Arizona focuses on acceptance of your reality and behaviors while also attempting to make changes in unhealthy behaviors. It has been shown to be effective for the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder.

Accreditations

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Arizona
License Number: BH4066

Contact

(888) 973-5606

Website

185 ROADRUNNER DRIVE
Sedona AZ, 86336

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Reviews

4.42 (38 reviews)

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Google (37)

Google Rating

4.4 (37 reviews)

Michael Barbeau

2 months ago

Show up, do the work, take advantage of the services & this can be a life changing experience for yourself. I was doubtful at first; but the method works & the community cares. One of a kind place.

Response from the owner2 months ago

You did awesome! Yes, it is not a passive program. You get out what you put in

Parker Reynolds

A two sided coin. Great people. But suspect people affiliated with them as well. Psychiatry is experimental and dangerous and I respect their awareness of this. But you should not send people back to their living situations with the taper as their job so to speak. Im still on the serious drugs that nobody wants to hear about outside of ATMC. But I do take Nano CBD, Gabatrol, aminos, ten grams of fish oil, niacin, Gabapentin, etc because I have the resources and time. However, I m on my own and I don t know if the taper will work by another year or two. ATMC doesn t truly know either because nobody can truly know what happens with someone s brain or body chemistry just because you ingest GABA a lot. The brain is truly mysterious. If you go there then utilize the support of staff like John C, your therapist, etc. But again, you are in the middle of a bizarre experiment with the drugs and the taper as well. Stay with it. Keep using the supplements that work for you but keep an open mind

Benjamin

5 months ago

I have always been an empath and worn my heart on my sleeve. It is my greatest asset and I m proud of the way I ve exercised self advocacy over the course of my life and cared for others. It hasn t been easy and I haven t always felt like advocating for myself, in fact it s been painfully hard and utterly exhausting at times, but discipline always triumphs over motivation.With that being said, I wanted to share more of my most recent venture. I have spent the past 2 months at ATMC (a holistic wellness program in Sedona, Arizona) working on getting myself healthier by eating a gluten, dairy, sugar, and caffeine free organic diet, fueling my body with high quality supplements that actually work, detoxing my body from the effects of toxic body burden, and healing from chronic pain, insomnia, adrenal fatigue, low cortisol, PTSD, medical trauma, childhood trauma, and relational trauma.I ve worked one on one with the most intelligent and compassionate group of medical providers and care team I ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. I ve been surrounded by other residents who are on a similar journey and have supported me every step of the way. I ve learned how to take care of my mind and body, how to practice routine self care so that I can better care for those around me, and how to support others in their healing journey.I ve learned more here about self care and emotional regulation, than I have in my entire lifetime. I now have the tools to not only help myself, but to share with others.If you re looking for a safe environment with a supportive and authentic community to heal from the inside out from things such as chronic pain, toxic body burden, adrenal fatigue, mold exposure, heavy metal toxicity, depression, anxiety, insomnia, brain fog, PTSD, OCD, childhood trauma, medical trauma, relational trauma, addiction, substance abuse, pharmaceuticals, etc. then look no further! I m convinced there s not another place like ATMC in the world.When I arrived, I was sleep deprived and only sleeping 1-3 hours per night. My anxiety was through the roof, I had ruminating thoughts, and I was constantly panicked or wired and tired as they like to call it here. While I did most of my tapering on my own before I got here, they will work with you weekly to get you off your meds if that is one of your goals. I was completely overwhelmed when I arrived and didn t know what I signed myself up for. I didn t think I was going to make it, but it only took me about 4 days to settle in and start to feel better. My sleep improved after a few weeks and my anxiety and depression were virtually non existent once I was sleeping and putting the work in to heal. During my time here, I ve seen every single resident get better and make positive changes in their lives.I can t say enough good things about the staff at ATMC they have become family to me! From John C. the program director who constantly exudes joy and compassion, to the incredible care managers and providers (Hannah, Trish, Sar, Amber, Lucas, Justin, Ray, Cody, Casey, Jordan, Ciera, Alena, Trisha) to the experienced medical team (Beth, Glenn, Winnie, Kim) the gifted clinical staff (Christine, Rebekah, Nayeem) the amazing Holistic Detox shoppe crew (Lotus, Dr. Daniela, Nick, Lacy, Renee, Sheri, Kie, Rob), the maintenance guys/ground keepers (Will, Henry, Lynette), Sharon the very talented massage therapist and life coach extraordinaire, and Jessica the super sweet Neurofeedback lady, I couldn t be more grateful for them! Mark is also wonderful and I wouldn t have taken this leap of faith without his encouragement throughout the entire process. Though I ve never met Lyle, the founder at ATMC, I would be remiss to not thank him for being the founder of this miracle of a place.Sedona is also one of the most beautiful places I ve ever seen! Take advantage of all ATMC has to offer, you ll feel like the healthiest version of yourself, add years onto your life and be glad you did!With the utmost gratitude, Kirstin

Response from the owner5 months ago

On behalf of the entire entire staff, which you amazingly mentioned the majority of, it is a privilege to help other misfit toys find a place in this world that is comfortable and rewarding. Lyle

Brad Ralls

10 months ago

Very disappointing in some aspects. I love John, Lucas and Renee! The residents are amazing.Beware of the money grab

Carey Franklin

11 months ago

For 14 years, I was a hopeless, depressed Schizophrenic in spiritual crisis, holding on to PTSD and failing to cope. I was taking seven medications, two of them being psych meds, all of which I accumulated since my diagnosis, making me feel numb, sedated and were ineffective in that I was still living in and out of psychosis which lead me to self medicate with street drugs. To some it might seem a little early to comment on how much my life has drastically changed since my intake there in beautiful Sedona, Arizona, because it has only been two weeks since my discharge, but I feel like my results will be permanent because of how much I pushed myself at the program. I was introduced to a healthy new diet, which I actually enjoy, and a rigorous detox program including exercise, sauna, colonics, castor oil packs, ionic foot baths, supplements and more. I was able to taper completely off Haloperidal, Benztropine and Famotidine. I still have a couple of more months to slowly taper off of Risperidone, another psych med like Haloperidol, most of which I tapered off of at ATMC. I am completely confident in the tools ATMC gave me to accomplish this feat. I had three unique therapists during the two months I was there who gave me closure to and wisdom about my disturbing, insane and dark past. I met so many wonderful people, residents and staff, that I made friends with and surely will remember for the rest of my life. I fell in love with the lifestyle I became accustomed to in Sedona at ATMC and continue to do similar activities that strengthen my mind, body and spirit. I was told it only takes 30 days to create habits and the ones I formed there are instilled in me. I found joy, happiness, gratitude, clarity, strength, confidence, mindfulness, health and purpose again from Alternative to Meds Center.

Response from the owner3 months ago

Thank you for sharing your powerful story. We're deeply moved to hear about your transformative experience at ATMC. It's incredible to know that in just two weeks since your discharge, you already feel a lasting impact from the holistic approach we provide. Your dedication to pushing yourself through the program and embracing healthy new habits is truly inspiring. We're honored to have been part of your journey towards finding joy, happiness, and purpose again. Thank you for your trust and confidence in our team and program.

Kailin Myron

Thank you Kailin!

Mark Wenzel

I believe the Sauna Detoxification, Organic Cuisine, and Self Regulation Training are some of the top features of this Program!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the Sauna Detoxification, Organic Cuisine, and Self Regulation Training. These features are indeed some of the highlights of our program, designed to support holistic healing and well-being. Your feedback is much appreciated!

Charlotte Breuer

1 year ago

If you are looking for a place to find healing, compassion, friendship, and empowerment....THIS IS THE PLACE. This center is very professional and knowledgeable about your total health. Whether you are trying to get off medication or seeking help with brain health issues, this team will do all they can to find the root causes and then give you the tools necessary to keep yourself healthy. My loved one was treated very kindly and became part of the team to working toward wellness. They went out of their way to cover all bases and to get her on the right track to recovery. ATMC is far above any mental health facility that I have been in contact with....they don't rely on medication only to cover up symptoms...they go deeper and work to find out the root cause of mental health issues. The therapies such as saunas, massages, chelation, equine therapy, hiking, organic food, sound therapy and a wonderful caring staff all make this place" a work in progress" for healing. I can only hope that in the near future, we can see places like this in every state. We need change in the way we treat mental health issues and using Alternative to Meds Center as a model would be a great place to start.

Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that ATMC has provided healing, compassion, friendship, and empowerment for your loved one. It's wonderful to know that our professional and knowledgeable team could address the root causes of health issues and equip your loved one with the tools for recovery. We appreciate your recognition of our holistic approach and diverse therapies. Your support and hope for more centers like ours inspire us to continue our mission. Thank you for your kind words!

Emily Dendinger

I stayed at ATMC for the two month program. They removed a couple prescription drugs when I got there that I was not on for very long. Then I was ripped off of a benzo way too fast and the withdrawal was horrific. I asked about switching to another benzo and they did this without tapering me over to the new one and stopped two other meds at the same time and I stopped sleeping for days. They have no idea what they are doing with benzos. I have done a ton of research and that should have never happened to me.The staff is friendly, I will give you that. I enjoyed my therapist (who is no longer with the company) She was the only way I made it through my stay there and I feel I needed the therapy more to deal with being there than to deal with the medication taper. I did receive pages and pages that went over my stay and I read all of them. There was a comment about another resident on my paperwork! VERY unprofessional. Not sure if it breaks HIPPA since it just said his first name, but I know his last name and yeah, the note about him was not good, considering he passed away a couple days after leaving the facility.I have stayed in touch with multiple people that I met at the house and everyone is back on their meds, are on new meds, or are struggling. Some people do need medication and I feel this facility takes advantage of those who are at a desperate low point in their life and charge an absurd amount of money.One of my roommates was told they would help her with her sleep. They didn't...her sleep just got worse while she was there. So she didn't stay more than 10 days or so and they wouldn't refund her any of her stay....

David

ATMC saved my life, and is a constant source of hope and inspiration for me. We need more likeminded people in this world. Endless thanks to all these beautiful people staff and clients,..thankyou atmc

Thank you for your heartfelt message! We're deeply touched to hear that ATMC has been a lifesaving source of hope and inspiration for you. Your kind words mean the world to our staff and clients. Endless thanks to you for your gratitude and support!

Rachel Matsil

Alternative to Meds was a transformative experience that surpassed any other residential program I have ever attended. Initially, I was skeptical due to my history of being bounced around in the medical system, having tried almost every antidepressant, antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, and sleep medication available.Despite my constant hospitalizations for suicide attempts and ideation, which were side effects of the medication, the doctors refused to acknowledge the issue.In my desperation to find relief, I tried numerous treatments, including ECT, ketamine, TMS, taking over thirty supplements daily from a nutritionist, seeing a naturopath who tested my heavy metals and gut bacteria by sending my feces to a lab, and even resorting to fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which involves the transfer of healthy bacteria from a donor into the gut.Despite these efforts, all of the medications were causing disruption in my gut, leading to severe constipation, which resulted in toxins being trapped in my body and overloading my liver.When I arrived at ATMC, I was terrified that they would take away my medications and unsure of what would happen. However, I knew that this was a life-or-death situation, and my family pooled their resources to send me there.The staff at ATMC were friendly, conscientious, and patient, always there to support me through my toughest moments. During my 3.5 month stay, I managed to wean off of three heavy-duty medications, which was a significant accomplishment. The facility kept us busy with various activities, including yoga, life coaching, art therapy, and weekend excursions to the creek and equine therapy.The sauna was initially daunting for me, but eventually, I was spending two hours in it daily, which helped me to detoxify.At first, I consumed a lot of baked goods, chocolate, and meat but my constipation persisted. After a month, the staff recommended that I adopt a vegan diet, which worked wonders. I stopped eating cereals and smoothies in the morning, opting for fruit instead. I ate tofu and pumfoo, along with a lot of salads and vegetables. Surprisingly, I was able to adhere strictly to this diet. Once I began eating healthier, my cravings for sugar and junk food subsided, and I lost some weight while feeling healthier overall.While at the farmer's market, I discovered a raw ginger and turmeric tonic, which I took daily and even ordered some to be delivered to my house! I was told that it has reversed autoimmune diseases.The facility is experimenting with juicing fresh Wheatgrass. I recommend asking for that because the high nutrient content helps with the detox.ATMC does not rely on medication as the only solution, unlike other rehab centers. They want you on as few meds as possible and to taper them safely. They provide an array of coping skills to help you recover.Towards the end, I even discovered some of my own coping mechanisms, such as "bed yoga," which I found on YouTube and helped me relax before bedtime. I also began journaling to a higher power, whether it be God or the universe, which helped me process my thoughts on paper, especially when ruminating thoughts felt overwhelming.As my stay progressed, my mind cleared, and my creative abilities resurfaced. I was drawing and writing poems, getting excited about crystals and smiling with a sparkle in my eyes.There are so many staff who touched my heart and I am grateful for every person who has helped me along the way. But I want to give a special thanks to Sara, Courtney, and Trish who were especially warm and patient with me during times of distress. Offering continuous reassurance that I could get through this process and things would get better. I was also very happy with Carly's medication tapering decisions and her soothing qualities.You aren't mentally ill. This isn't the end of your road! You can heal yourself and break free from those labels. At ATMC they held my hand and guided me down the right path. Honestly, they saved my life.

Thank you for sharing your experience with Alternative to Meds. We're incredibly moved by your story and grateful to hear that your time with us was transformative. It's heartening to know that despite initial skepticism and a challenging medical history, you found support and relief here. We're proud of your accomplishments during your stay, including weaning off heavy-duty medications and discovering new coping mechanisms. A special thank you for recognizing the efforts of Sara, Courtney, Trish, and Carly. We're thrilled that their warmth, patience, and expertise made a significant difference in your journey. Your words inspire us to continue our mission of helping individuals heal holistically. Thank you for recommending our approach and sharing your recovery journey.

Kaylee saenz

I loved every moment of being at ATMC. I ve gotten to experience this beautiful place twice. Each time was such a necessary experience to help me grow as an individual and overcome the troubles I was dealing with at the time. I loved going on hikes, and doing the sauna. I especially loved being able to go to the gym and get a nice sweat in. I am SO thankful to Lyle for opening this place up. It truly is nothing short of a miracle, what they do for people who deal with mental health issues and side affects from their medication.

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your experiences at ATMC have been so positive and transformative. It's great to know that the hikes, sauna, and gym sessions contributed to your growth and well-being. We appreciate your kind words about Lyle and our mission to support those dealing with mental health issues and medication side effects. Your gratitude means a lot to us!

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