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About Costa Rica Treatment Center
Costa Rica Treatment Center (CRTC) offers comprehensive dual diagnosis care in stunning Costa Rica, featuring unique 4-phased approach to healing: stabilization and planning, intensive treatment, transferring responsibility, and reintegration. This method guides clients through recovery with hands-on support, even as they help clients take accountability for their progress and apply coping skills to their daily lives.
CRTC offers 30, 60, 90 and 120-day residential programs including medical detox and structured sober living options in Costa Rica. They also provide an intensive outpatient program for Costa Rican residents. Alongside treating various substance addictions, CRTC addresses mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, offering services in both English and Spanish.
CRT’s 120-day, 4-phase residential program offers a comprehensive recovery approach. Phase 1 includes medical and psychiatric evaluations, detoxification, and stabilization. Phase 2 addresses underlying issues through various therapies and holistic treatments. In phase 3, clients take more responsibility for their recovery, focusing on reintegration and personal development. The final phase emphasizes reintegration into daily life, with clients designing their recovery plans and establishing healthy routines, supported by ongoing monitoring.
CRT guarantees this program: if a relapse occurs within six months of discharge, clients receive an additional 30-day stay at no extra cost. Eligible clients must have completed the program and been discharged in good standing.
During recovery, clients work closely with a team of accredited staff, including physicians, psychologists, and recovery specialists. They engage in individual, group, and family therapy. CRTC offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), spiritual counseling, 12-Step meetings, and relapse prevention. CRTC aims to heal the mind, body and spirit, and provides holistic therapies. These include yoga, guided meditation, art therapy, and forest therapy, which involves a slow, gentle walk through the forest and ceremony with a nature guide.
With 2 beautiful locations, CRTC provides an escape from the hustle and bustle of life. Their Riverside location is nestled in the Atenas Mountains, perfect for healing in the natural world. This residence offers shared or private bedrooms, an outdoor pool, plenty of green outdoor space, and stunning views. CRTC’s San Jose location provides a more central, urban environment. This home has shared or private bedrooms, updated furnishings, a yoga and meditation area, and private courtyards. CRTC incorporates excursions such as golfing, swimming, beach trips, hiking, and volcano sightseeing into clients’ treatment schedules.
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CRTC prides themselves on offering diverse excursions and activities focused on adventure therapy. Clients engage in organic farming, fishing, beach days, museum trips, a coffee plantation tour, horseback riding, and jungle hiking. These activities allow clients to apply the skills they learn in therapy and participate in fun, sober activities.
CRTC’s professional staff helps ensure that treatment is effective and long-lasting. Licensed physicians provide comprehensive medical care to keep clients safe throughout recovery. Trained psychiatrists and psychologists help clients learn healthy coping skills and let go of the negative habits and thought processes contributing to their addiction and co-occurring disorders. CRTC also has yoga instructors, a forest therapist, and a sound therapist on staff.
CRTC aspires to walk alongside their clients every step of their journey. They provide detox services to help clients safely and comfortably detox from substances before starting intensive treatment. Their residential program lasts 30, 60, 90, or 120 days, depending on each client’s needs and goals. If clients are Costa Rica residents, they can participate in their intensive outpatient program (IOP) and stay in structured sober living homes overseen by CRTC staff. Staff will help international clients find local outpatient programs after completing their residential program.
CRTC strives to incorporate the natural world into the recovery process. At the Riverside location, they take advantage of the lush surroundings by taking therapy outdoors. Clients engage in horticulture therapy, outdoor meditation, and mindfulness, among other activities. CRTC’s urban San Jose residence benefits from courtyards and other carefully curated outdoor spaces to create a serene environment and outdoor excursions.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
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 counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Sound Therapy
Sound therapy incorporates music, sound waves, and vibrations to promote emotional and spiritual healing.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
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