Drug Alternative Program

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Surrounded by a faith-based, substance-free environment, this residential recovery program helps individuals overcome chronic drug use through long-term, structured care. Since 1987, the program has served clients in Alabama with affordable in-patient services, including recovery housing and supervised daily schedules. The mission is to restore individuals physically, mentally, and spiritually while fostering commitment to lasting change.

Building Strength Through Faith

Clients engage in daily work therapy, spiritual counseling, and licensed individual and group sessions. Their approach blends evidence-based practices like counseling with holistic routines such as morning devotionals, meditation, and Bible study. By combining structure and faith, the program helps participants build self-worth, discipline, and purpose while moving toward sobriety.

Preparing for Life Beyond Recovery

Clients live in fully furnished homes, each offering 24/7 supervision, home-cooked meals, and a supportive peer community. Residents follow a consistent schedule with early wake-ups, evening quiet time, and structured spiritual activities. Graduates can stay up to two years in transition housing, promoting independence while maintaining support as they reenter the world.


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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
5101 Meridian Street North Huntsville AL 35810 View Map
Primary Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabil...

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Typical Program Length
2 years
Founded in 1987
39 years in business
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Chronic Relapse, Drug Addiction
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: The admissions team of Drug Alternative Program will work with you to explore the right payment options based on your needs, ensuring you get the best possible treatment.
(256) 232-4400
Payment

Pricing and Program Length

Estimated Center Costs

The cost listed here ($350 per month), is an estimate of program cost. Center price can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.

2 years
$350 per month
(256) 232-4400
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Approaches

Christian

Christian

Through surrender and commitment to Christ, patients refocus the efforts and source of their recovery with clinical and spiritual care.

Spiritual Emphasis

Spiritual Emphasis

Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.

Therapeutic Community

Therapeutic Community

Therapeutic communities allow patients to contribute to the success and progress of their community, through healthy behaviors or even basic chores.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral Counseling

Based on religious principles, this branch of counseling combines spirituality with psychotherapy.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Spiritual Care

Spiritual Care

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.

Languages

English

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Employment Counseling
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms

Amenities

Snacks

Special Considerations

Transition Program

Transition Program

Patients in a transition program gradually return to life outside treatment, helping lower chances of relapse and continue care in a less intense setting.

Healthy Meals are provided

Healthy Meals are provided

Great food meets great treatment, with providers serving healthy meals to restore nutrition, wellbeing, and health.

Religion-Based Track

Religion-Based Track

Patients can join faith-based recovery tracks to approach recovery with others in their faith, healing in a like-minded group with similar goals.

Smoke-free Campus

Activities

Games

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Not Allowed
Vaping Not Allowed

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Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $350 per month.
The following therapies are included: spiritual care, group therapy and more.
Huntsville, Alabama, United States.
The admissions team of Drug Alternative Program will work with you to explore the right payment options based on your needs, ensuring you get the best possible treatment.
The typical length is 2 years.
Drug Alternative Program provides residential, sober living and more.

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