Many people start local when searching for the right drug or alcohol treatment option for them; but taking a look outside of your hometown might lead you to exactly the treatment option you need. Here is a look at some reasons that traveling for your residential treatment might be the best fit for your recovery.
A new setting can help you establish new habits.
Sometimes the very thing that is keeping you stuck in the downward spiral of addiction is your location. Old friends might encourage you to keep using. Certain places might remind you of the life you are trying to get away from. Your current routine might be fueling your addiction. Removing yourself from the equation and seeking healing in a new place might be just what you need to start your life anew.
A new place can offer much needed privacy.
Seeking treatment outside of where you’re from can also give you the privacy you might need for your treatment. You’ll meet individuals with whom you share no prior connection in your treatment program, and together, you as a group can work toward your common goal of achieving sobriety. You need never worry about meeting a familiar face at a time when you need to focus on yourself and your own healing.
New scenery can inspire your recovery.
Many residential treatment centers are located in beautiful locations surrounded by majestic scenery—at that’s for a reason. Awe-inspiring scenery can go a long way in supporting your recovery. Beautiful landscapes will encourage you to find respite in nature. Mountain trails can offer outdoor therapy in the form of hiking. Other landscapes offer fresh air, peaceful kayaking, and open space. If you live in a city or suburb and are in need of healing, traveling to a treatment center that can offer you beautiful landscapes might be just what you need.
We at Turning Point of Arnold are proud to offer 30-, 60-, and 90-day inpatient treatment programs at our scenic location in Arnold, California—the heart of the Sierra. Our location near Yosemite National Park offers inspiring landscapes and a perfectly tucked away site for deep, needed healing. We commonly serve individuals from the nearby cities of Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto and strive to create an environment that can offer healing to anyone and everyone. If you or a loved one are seeking help for addiction, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 209-822-3117.