Drug Rehab | Young Adult Rehab Center | Substance Abuse | Drug Addiction | Sober College

Stress can be a leading factor in drug abuse and relapse.  Studies have shown that stress may induce relapse to cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and nicotine self-administration. Stress is part of everyday life; it’s important for individuals to learn how to cope with stress where and when it is needed. An overwhelming part of life that may easily cause stress is thinking about the past and future. Thinking of all the things that need to get done or all of the problems that one may have, and doing this all at Continue Reading »

During drug treatment it is important for students to register and confront behavioral problems that could potentially cause relapse. The goal is to acknowledge these behaviors and work to change them. “This has helped me be able to be comfortable with myself and not have to rely on how I act and other people’s reactions to be happy” says one Sober College Student. Sober College young adult treatment program provides students with individual therapy sessions, a counselor and weekly groups in order to process their emotional growth. The goal is Continue Reading »

Sober College has created a clinical program that combines traditional therapy and counseling with experiential therapy. By combining these two therapy techniques, drug rehab Sober College gives students a way to learn therapeutic tools in relapse prevention and coping and then puts them into practice during experiential activities. Experiential therapy activities include surf therapy, wind tunnel therapy, indoor skydiving and equine. Each activity takes young adults out of  the office and puts them in new and sometimes stressful situations. A Therapist them helps the young adult uncover the feeling and Continue Reading »

On any given day, when you walk through the doors of the Sober College addiction treatment center, your going to find young adults exploring new outlets and pathways of self discovery through innovative and creative ways. The program at Sober College has taken real life experience and combined it with innovative and traditional treatment methods. One of the components of what makes Sober College so different is the importance of physical fitness during a young adults stay. Each student works closely with Ken Neimman, Sober College Fitness Director, to develop Continue Reading »

This past week our students and staff took part in Community Day, where both staff and students participated in experiential therapy and bonding activities, designed to develop trust and camaraderie within the young adult community at Sober College. Sober College’s treatment program requires a certain level of trust between students, and between students and their staff.  Getting to know each other during activities, like those at Community Day, helps ensure that the level of trust and communication within the Sober College community can be fostered. Throughout their time at Sober Continue Reading »

The official Student Newspaper of North Idaho College recently published an article highlighting the misuse of drugs and alcohol on campus. This article represents the experimentation mentally of many college students which can often lead to addiction. Sober College, the leader in addiction treatment for young adults, offers an alternative college setting for those students struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. The program incorporates a full college setting with the structure and clinical aspect needed for young dug users. At Sober College we see everything from regular students who are Continue Reading »

The 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that approximately 6.6% of women aged 12 and older reported past month use of an illicit drug. Women are also at a higher risk for developing co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Sober College Women’s Program was designed specifically for young girls age 18-26. The program offers a comprehensive treatment plan that provides specialized therapies specific to their needs. Many of the young women who come through Sober College struggle with self esteem issues, relationship boundaries, and body Continue Reading »

Last night residents gathered around a stage to support one another at the creative arts “Coffee house show” at our learning center. One by one residents went to the mike to play music for one another. The air was filled with the smell of coffee and creativity as student put their creative expression tools to use. The creative arts program at Sober College was implemented to show students how to deal with their newfound emotions in a creative way. Many students who come into the program at Sober College, young Continue Reading »

Sober College, the best in innovative drug treatment, believes that young adults require an age-specific environment tailored for their best success. Our program, with the combination of college life and drug rehab, provides students with an opportunity to learn how to live life sober. Unlike many programs, Sober College uses traditional and non-traditional therapy techniques to teach students therapy tools such as anger management, stress management and relapse prevention. Therapy activities such as wind tunnel and trapeze therapy provide students with a real life experience of using the tools before Continue Reading »

Sober College Program Director set to begin the “choose joy tour” early November. Along this tour, Rick Macrory will be visiting programs and conferences spreading the word about young adult recovery at Sober College. Along with spreading the name Sober College, Rick has planned to reach out to our alumni. Many students who come into Sober College are young adults struggling at Universities and schools all over the united states, so this tour will gives Our Alumni a way to connect back to the program. “This is part of why Continue Reading »