"You couldn't find a more helpful group of people
anywhere. Unconditional acceptance is what you
get here. It makes it safe to change."
View our client video
Self empowering (non 12 step) addiction treatment
Practical Recovery provides comprehensive addiction treatment (residential treatment, intensive treatment with independent living, outpatient, other services). We use a self-empowering (non-12-step) approach to create practical solutions for your well-being. We specialize in the treatment of underlying and related problems ("dual diagnosis" or "co-occuring disorders").
At Practical Recovery we know the ingredients you'll need to be successful: self control, a sense of purpose, solid problem-solving skills, good health habits, productive activities and meaningful relationships. Our multidisciplinary staff will work with you, not against you, to accomplish these goals.
Your schedule and services will be customized just for you. Call us today to discuss your unique situation.
Practical Recovery is the leader in collaborative addiction treatment. Be prepared to think about recovery in radical new ways!
 |
 |
 |
 |
.jpg)
Serving San Diego and the world with office-based services in La Jolla (Pyrysys Psychology Group), our Residential Treatment Center (Reunion San Diego) in University City, and Sober Living in Carmel Valley (Carmel Summit Retreat) and Carlsbad (La Residenza Villa). We offer flexible length of stay and easy transition between programs. Our residences are pictured above.
Leader in Collaborative Addiction Treatment
Practical Recovery is the leader in collaborative addiction treatment. Learn about how we collaborate with our clients as well as their partners and family.
But why collaborate with someone (an "addict" or "alcoholic") who makes very bad decisions? Don’t they need to be told what to do? No! Recovery is best supported by engaging motivations that are deeper than addiction. Confrontation and giving orders might work briefly. Cooperation is much more effective long term. Our innovative approach to alcohol and addiction treatment, and treatment for activity addictions such as gambling or video games, is non-12-step and non-disease model.
Client Service
Practical Recovery serves clients with high standards. Many addiction treatment facilities place business first, and practice second. Business is easier and more profitable with fixed lengths of stay, one-size-fits-all, group-oriented programs, and under-qualified, low-paid staff as the primary service providers, but the quality of care suffers. We are owned and operated by psychologists and other health professionals. We know how to place clinical care first.
Extraordinary Value
Practical Recovery provides extraordinary value. After you have identified facilities of interest to you, call us for a point-by-point comparison. Our operational excellence allows us to keep our costs low. We have long-standing referral sources, excellent word-of-mouth advertising, and a highly efficient clinical operation. Traditional addiction treatment providers are often unaware of the alternative addiction treatment we offer. But now, you know you have choices!
About Us
Practical Recovery was founded in 1985 by Dr. Tom Horvath, author of Sex, Drugs, Gambling & Chocolate: A Workbook for Overcoming Addictions, President (1995-2008; 2009 to present) of SMART Recovery and President 1999-2000 of the American Psychological Association’s Division on Addictions, the world’s largest organization of addiction psychologists.
Call us today to discuss your unique situation. Every road to recovery is different. We view addiction as a practical problem requiring practical solutions. We are very different than traditional alcohol and addiction treatment. Be prepared to think about recovery in radically new ways!
It's not too late to enjoy your life.
