Upscale & Luxury Rehab for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Luxury Rehab Settings and Accommodations

Research shows that people with a higher socioeconomic status are not immune to the issues that drive drug misuse and addiction. In fact, a study from the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs demonstrated that young adults from more affluent homes were more likely to binge drink and use marijuana, while their rates of other drug use were not statistically different from those of other socioeconomic classes.¹

Common Settings For Upscale Rehab Centers

Luxury treatment facilities, often shown on celebrity entertainment programs and in reality television shows, provide treatment amid lavish living in secluded locations. These luxury alcohol and drug rehab settings can involve:

• Beaches, mountain resorts, and country manors.
• Private rooms and beautiful grounds.
• Low staff-to-patient ratios.
• Spa-like activities.

These upscale rehab facilities create a soothing experience that can seem more like a vacation than a substance use treatment program.

Executive-Level Luxury Treatment Options

High-end facilities also often provide executive treatment programs that cater to CEOs, celebrities, athletes, and individuals who may need to continue conducting business while undergoing rehab. These programs may offer enhanced access to computers, business centers, and outside communication tools to help individuals stay connected to their work while in treatment.

Secluded locations provide a level of privacy often sought by those looking to protect their personal and professional reputations. This added discretion can be especially beneficial, allowing individuals in inpatient rehab to fully focus on their recovery without the distractions of everyday responsibilities.

Luxury Rehab Amenities

The settings of luxury and high-end rehab centers are enhanced by the varied amenities they provide, which may include:

• Recreational activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, and tennis.
• Meditation and yoga classes.
• Exercise facilities and programs.
• Massage and other physical therapy.
• Catered gourmet dining.
• Concierge and room service.

The small size of luxury rehab centers allows for more personalized treatment. They may also provide holistic programs, offering treatments that consider the physical, mental, spiritual, environmental, nutritional, and emotional effects that can support a person through treatment and recovery.

These amenities can be very attractive to those who can afford them. It can be tempting to enter a program simply based on these offerings; however, there is more to consider when it comes to substance use treatment.

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Rehab and Mental Health Treatment

Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects the brain, its functions, and human behavior.2 Many people who suffer from substance use disorders are also diagnosed with co-occurring mental health conditions, such as:

• Anxiety.
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder.
• Schizophrenia.
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• And more.

To successfully treat a substance use disorder, a rehab center needs to assess an individual’s various needs, as well as all of the factors that could be contributing to their excessive and unhealthy use of substances.²

This is why, in addition to treating addiction, many luxury rehab centers also offer treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions. Medications and behavioral therapies treat co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously with addiction. often treat co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously with addiction.

The Cost of Luxury Rehab

The cost of rehab with luxury amenities varies based on:

• Type of treatment needed.
• Location of luxury rehab center.
• Length of stay.
• And other variables.

Fortunately, many insurance providers will cover all or at least part of the cost of rehab. This, of course, depends on your insurance provider and individual plan.

Getting the Best Value for the Price at Luxury Rehab Centers

When it comes to investing in an upscale addiction rehab program, it’s important to view the added comforts, such as spa-like amenities, gourmet meals, or scenic settings, as valuable perks of the program, not the foundation. The important elements—medical treatment and research-based therapies that are more likely to result in long-term recovery—are the basis for getting the most out of an investment in addiction treatment.

What to Expect at a Luxury Rehab Center

Upon entering a luxury rehab center, you should expect certain protocols. First, you may meet with a treatment professional or intake coordinator upon entry who will collect valuable data on the state of your mental health, physical health, living situation, and more. This professional will also assess:³

• Age, culture, and language.
• Current employment situation.
• General medical history.
• General psychological history.
• Financial situation.
• Level of familial support/level of overall support from peers and family members.
• Social needs.
• Risk for suicide or violence.

With this information, the rehab facility will determine your needs and design an individualized and thorough treatment plan for you. Within your first days in treatment, you will also likely meet with other treatment professionals, such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists.

Though all forms of treatment can prove beneficial for someone struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, high-end rehab centers will typically offer more enriching experiential therapies and extracurricular activities.

How Long Does Luxury Treatment Last?

Your stay at a high-end rehab facility may last anywhere from days to weeks, and even months, but this depends heavily on the particular luxury rehab center that you choose, your needs, and other factors.

Quality of Care in High-End Rehabs

Comfort and service are only part of what defines quality of care for an upscale drug rehab facility. Arguably, a more important aspect of treatment is the combination of treatment modalities that support long-term recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. 

According to Psychiatric Services, the most effective treatments for long-term recovery include intensive treatments that focus on both the substance use and any psychiatric elements that contribute to addiction.⁴  These services are the hallmark of quality care.

Luxury residential programs often make it easier to deliver this kind of intensive, focused treatment by removing distractions and outside influences. However, these services can also be offered through outpatient programs, especially for people like executives who need to keep working during treatment.

How to Find the Best Luxury Rehab Center for You

Choosing the right luxury rehab center for you isn’t always straightforward. Depending on the severity of the addiction, one rehab may not have the treatments needed to support long-term recovery.

What Makes a Rehab Program Effective?

As explained in the Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, effective treatment should address a range of the individual’s physical and psychological needs, not just the drug use itself. Behavioral therapies, post-treatment coping strategies, and other research-based treatments are important aspects of any drug addiction rehab program.²

In addition, if a high-end rehab center primarily focuses on setting and luxury, they may not provide appropriate treatment to result in long-term recovery.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Luxury Rehab

When selecting a luxury alcohol or drug rehab program, ask questions, including:

• Do you offer medically supported detox services?
• Do you provide a range of mental health therapy and support services?
• Do you treat addiction to the specific substance in question?
• What is the prevalence of peer support in addition to individualized treatment?
• Are there provisions for medical maintenance if needed?
• Do you rely on research-based treatments over other methods?

Programs that use these methods, among other methods backed with scientific and medical research, are more likely to provide the appropriate level of care for the money invested in high-end treatment services.

Effective Treatment Goes Beyond the Price Tag

When a high-income person is struggling with a drug addiction, it may be tempting to believe that simply finding the most expensive facility is a surefire way to find the best available treatment; however, as with any high-cost item, a high price tag may not always be the measure of the best care in luxury drug addiction treatment programs.

Luxurious surroundings—like spa-like amenities, private chefs, or retreat-style accommodations—can enhance comfort and enjoyment, but they don’t guarantee results. Lasting recovery comes from:

• Medically supported detox.
• Behavioral therapies.
• Post-treatment support method and aftercare.

These are essential elements for long-term recovery.

Are Luxury Drug and Alcohol Rehabs Private and Confidential?

Yes, luxury drug and alcohol rehab centers are completely private and confidential. No one—not even your family—can call your rehab or your insurance provider and confirm whether you are receiving treatment unless you give your rehab specific permission to disclose this information to someone.

Your Privacy Is Protected by HIPAA

This guarantee of privacy is a result of a special nationwide law called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). All luxury rehab centers, just like traditional ones, must comply with HIPAA, a federal law enacted to protect sensitive patient information from being disclosed without a patient’s permission.

What Does HIPAA Cover?

HIPAA’s Privacy Rule protects individuals’ private health information while allowing for the necessary flow of internal health information within a healthcare organization.

Information such as someone’s treatment, payment, diagnoses, and otherwise protected healthcare information cannot be released to or shared with anyone without the patient’s permission. Rest assured that if you want to get help for your addiction discreetly, HIPAA and other privacy laws will protect your privacy and confidentiality before, during, and after you receive treatment.

Are There Luxury Rehabs Specifically for Veterans?

More than 1 in 10 Veterans have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, the clinical term for addiction.⁶ Unfortunately, many of these individuals don’t seek the help they need because of limited access to treatment, gaps in insurance coverage, stigma, fear of negative consequences, and lack of confidentiality.⁶ However, Veterans struggling with addiction and mental health disorders can find treatment at facilities that offer Veteran-specific rehab programs and address issues unique to them, including (but not limited to):

• Handling grief and loss.
• Dealing with trauma and traumatic memories.
• Returning to civilian life after completing active duty.
• Military culture.
• Post-traumatic stress responses.

Treatment facilities that provide Veteran-specific programs may also offer luxury amenities such as pools, massage, fitness centers, gourmet meals, private rooms, and more.

In fact, many of our American Addiction Centers (AAC) locations offer our Salute to Recovery program, designed specifically for Veterans and first responders who struggle with substance use and mental health disorders. Additionally, some of these facilities also offer private rooms, recreational excursions, equine therapy, art therapy, fitness facilities, yoga, meditation, Pilates, tai chi, and other luxury amenities.

Salute to Recovery Program

In fact, many of our American Addiction Centers (AAC) locations offer our Salute to Recovery program, designed specifically for Veterans and first responders who struggle with substance use and mental health disorders. Additionally, some of these facilities also offer private rooms, recreational excursions, equine therapy, art therapy, fitness facilities, yoga, meditation, Pilates, tai chi, and other luxury amenities. 

Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate—Neither Should Treatment

Substance misuse is a mental health issue that is not limited to one group of people.

People from all financial and social backgrounds—from the very poor to the very rich—can experience addiction. As discussed in a study published on the U.S. National Library of Medicine website through the National Institutes of Health, drug addiction is influenced by genetic predisposition, social pressure, and mental or emotional factors.5 As a result, there are drug addiction treatment and rehab programs available for people from all walks of life.

That’s why treatment should never be one-size-fits-all.

To be truly effective, drug and alcohol rehab programs must be available, accessible, and tailored to the diverse experiences and needs of individuals. What matters most is not how much money someone has, but that they receive compassionate, evidence-based treatment that addresses the root causes of their addiction and helps them build a foundation for long-term recovery.

No matter your background, recovery is possible. And everyone deserves the chance to access it.