Frequently Asked  Questions

Back2Basics is the national’s leading outdoor adventure recovery program for young adult men struggling with addiction. Since 2010, Back2Basics has been revolutionizing outdoor adventure treatment and recovery to help young men on their path toward healthy, sustainable independence and long-term sober living. Our clients are assessed to fit our specific program, culture and demographics so that we create a cohesive and supportive group environment. Our program is not a ‘one size fits all’ but rather an immersion treatment program centered on three key elements: Therapeutic Counseling, Outdoor Adventure Recovery and Client Program. These three elements combined support the individual through rehabilitation, recovery and developing new healthy habits that will sustain him in ‘real life’.

Many addiction treatment programs present success rates of clients who have gone through and completed their program. They use this typically in their marketing collateral as a bench mark to sway potential clients and decision makers into choosing their program.

At Back2Basics we prefer to be transparent about our program and our success rate. When it comes to addiction, success is not measured based on attending and completing a program within a specific time frame, but rather living your life sober-free long after you attend any program. At Back2Basics, our program is based on working with clients in a residential environment and on an individual basis while utilizing therapeutic counseling combined with outdoor adventure therapy as the foundation for on-going change and stepping them through recovery phases to find balance so they can gradually get back into ‘real life’.

Our success rate is measured in the countless testimonials from our clients and their families that continue to come in even years after attending Back2Basics.  (See Testimonials)

We provide for a healthy yet structured schedule and living environment that does include free time. (See our Weekly Schedule). The schedule of events and activities is comprised of individual and group therapy, fitness, nutrition, 12-step meetings, work hours, outdoor adventure therapy trips, meals and personal time for mediation, laundry, etc.

In this active schedule the clients will have moments to relax and recharge in between activities. However, we keep the ‘down time’ limited in order to get our clients in the habit of living active and productive lifestyles. Most of the free time is for the clients to connect and enjoy their time with each other. Going through long-term treatment is opportunity for our clients to build healthy relationships with other young men who understand and support them through their journey to sobriety.

We believe education is one of the cornerstones to becoming a productive, sober adult. Back2Basics clients have the option of completing their degree at local Northern Arizona University or Coconino Community College. For more questions regarding higher education within the program please give us a call.

The client’s therapy sessions are held on-site at the Back2Basics campus. Their appointments are written into the daily schedule which is available to them on display in the home. In addition, staff are present to ensure that our clients are aware of these appointments and that they are in attendance.

At Beyond the Basics we maintain a consistent dialogue with our clients regarding their appointments, school work, and employment schedule. As staff we are available to the clients at all times to help them stay organized and on time for all of their responsibilities. For those on the education path we work with our clients to teach them healthy study habits, time management, in addition to, feedback on their assignments when necessary.