Enlightened Recovery Pennsylvania, set in the northwest Philly suburbs, offers a holistic approach to addiction treatment while still including 12-Step programming. They provide intensive
outpatient (
IOP) care for a diverse range of clients looking for initial treatment or a step down from
residential treatment. Enlightened Recovery focuses on treating the mind, body, and spirit. Combining strong medical and holistic components, their approach creates a comprehensive treatment experience.
Enlightened Recovery uses a treatment process that’s tailored to each client from the moment they arrive to their treatment graduation. Their program addresses 8 aspects of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, occupational, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual. Clients participate in talk therapy,
group therapy, and other forms of holistic and 12-Step therapies. From gender-specific group therapy to nutrition to
family therapy, each strategy gives clients the tools to embrace life fully again. The week prior to discharge, clients begin collaborating with the care team on a comprehensive aftercare plan, which may include sober living in the area.
Enlightened Recovery treats clients facing both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health disorder. The interconnectedness of these issues requires an integrated approach, so Enlightened Recovery addresses both concurrently for a more effective healing process. They understand the complex interaction between different disorders and customize treatment plans to disrupt this cycle.
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 Enlightened Recovery Pennsylvania provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)