Our Mission and Treatment Philosophy

While treatment centers and programs traditionally have focused on drug addiction within the framework of 12-Step philosophies and treated the associated conditions that perpetuate addiction as secondary, MILESTONES addresses chemical dependency, substance use, and the "associated conditions" equally and simultaneously .

As a world-class center of excellence, MILESTONES provides "state of the science" care in a warm, supportive environment, where people can discover new directions for their lives and embark upon paths leading to successful completion of their dreams and goals.

MILESTONES provides a client-centered approach to working with people "where they are" rather that "where they should be ," as dictated by many treatment providers and therapists who specialize in dual disorders.

MILESTONES allows clients to set their own goals while staff continues to provide support and assistance as these goals change over time. The MILESTONES method is consumer orientated with a focus on informed choice, a partnership approach with therapist and client. Research shows that people who are given a choice in treatment are more likely to maintain long-term recovery. The "one size fits all" approach is significantly less effective than the MILESTONES method.