Philosophy

The treatment setting and daily schedule was specifically designed to provide an extremely supportive setting for men who are struggling with addiction.  Every day, our staff works with men to further develop their foundation toward long term sobriety.

We focus on helping men feel good about themselves while sober. We use this chance to show the man that the rest of his life can be better than he imagined - without drugs or alcohol.

The Treatment Process

The treatment process includes:

a) removing the addictive substance

b) identifying underlying issues and working on them

c) educating the man about addiction and providing him tools to prevent relapse

d) building self esteem through constant positive activity

Throughout the treatment process, men will get a glimpse of what their lives will be like without their drug of choice. There are many other men around who are in recovery that can help show the way.

The intimate setting and closely monitored structure of the program allows our staff of counselors to keep a close eye on the men and take actions when new challenges present themselves.  Read about A Day in the Life at Sunrise Recovery.

You may want to take a look at some of our rehab testimonials to get a feel for the profound effect that the program at Sunrise has had on some of our alumni.

Structure and Self-Esteem in the Rehab Setting
The process of laying the foundation for long term sobriety is well thought out at our facility.  Taking positive action builds momentum toward long term recovery. Every man at our treatment facility has daily tasks that he must complete along with all of the other men. These requirements cultivate our clients' sense of accountability which builds self-esteem. Our experience has shown that keeping all of the men working in a positive direction together forms bonds of fellowship with each other and the staff (most staff members are in recovery themselves).

When the men wake up early and make their beds neatly (which they are patiently taught how to do by the other men), their day starts on a positive note and their self-esteem immediately begins to build. Throughout the day they continue by participating in positive recovery-oriented activities, including physical activities that provide a nice break from the steady stream of workshops, support groups, and therapy sessions. The men are required to keep common areas clean and wash their own laundry correctly. Other household chores help build structure into the man's life, which greatly aids in recovery.

Some Background on Sunrise Recovery

Sunrise Recovery's parent facility is Sober Living by the Sea in Orange County which has 25 years experience helping men achieve lasting sobriety. The addictions experts at Sober Living by the Sea created Sunrise Recovery  to give men a highly structured foundation to help them overcome their alcoholic drinking or drug abuse. It was specifically designed to provide a safe and secure setting for the first 30 to 90 days of sobriety.

Sunrise Recovery has achieved an exceptional reputation in the field of recovery by combining an active and highly supervised treatment program with dedicated and passionate clinical expertise. 

Our Treatment Program Can Only Help Those Who Reach Out to Us

We know that it is difficult to enter treatment for a substance abuse problem. We applaud your courage. Sunrise Recovery knows that chemical dependency is a progressive disease that leads to mental and physical deterioration, and even death. There is no cure to this disease, but it is treatable. Living a life of active recovery from addiction is an alternative to the turmoil of an unmanageable life of alcoholic drinking or drug abuse.

Our carefully structured drug treatment program is individualized to suit the needs of every man. Our philosophy combines the 12-step program with group therapy and individual counseling to help residents understand their disease, accept responsibility for their recovery, and find an alternative to the emotional chaos that has characterized their lives.

You have made the right choice in seeking treatment. Sunrise Recovery believes that lasting recovery requires a long-term investment. Our commitment as professionals extends far beyond the early stages of treatment. All of us are invested for the long haul, from detoxification, through stabilization, to relapse prevention, to life skills, to extended care, and beyond. We will work with you and your family through the exciting, sometimes difficult, but always rewarding stages of recovery.

Contact our treatment center admissions team for more information.