Otis was a character on the old sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. Otis played the “town drunk” and had a recurring routine where he would stumble into the Mayberry jail, take the keys from the wall, and lock himself into his cell to sleep it off.
In one hilarious episode, the jail is full of other prisoners, so Sheriff Andy takes Otis to his home to spend the night. The next day Andy’s Aunt Bee decides that she is the “warden” of the makeshift home jail and forces Otis to do household chores all day instead of taking it easy as he would do at the real jail. After this experience, Otis swears to stop drinking for fear of a return to Aunt Bee’s “rehab center.”
Putting humorous sitcoms aside, alcoholism and drug use were once considered a flaw of one’s character instead of a disease. The “therapy” in those old days included religious prayer regimens, imprisonments and at worst being committed to an asylum where the addict might be subjected to archaic practices.
Modern Treatment Programs
Fortunately, the treatments for alcohol and drug abuse in the modern era are much improved, and the evidence of this is on display at Silver Sands Recovery located in Prescott, Arizona. Silver Sands is a state-of-the-art rehab and treatment center that offers a full array of treatment programs including:
- 12 step – This is the program developed in the 1930s along with the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in rehab centers. AA meetings are an important step as “alcoholics talking with other alcoholics” is a vital part of recovery.
- Holistic Healing – Perhaps the character Otis was helped in his recovery by the taste of Aunt Bee’s fried chicken that her character was famous for. Proper nutrition is another key to clean and sober living.
- Dual Diagnosis / Co-Occurring Disorder – When a person is addicted to alcohol and drugs this may be due to deeper psychological issues like depression or anxiety. Silver Sands will treat these at the same time to get to the real cause of the addiction.
- Sports and Golf – Those in need of rehab include athletes and active people who are physically fit. They will not find recovery sitting in a room watching Andy Griffith reruns or playing cards. They need activity, and Silver Sands offers that with an exclusive sports program aimed at golfers with a signature Hale Irwin course.
- Family and friends – Family is one of the keys to recovery assuming they do not suffer from the same issues.
While alcohol is still the most widely abused chemical, other drugs like cocaine, methamphetamines, and prescription painkillers all cause physical and mental addictions. Some patients may require detoxification before entering any treatment program in rehab centers. At Silver Sands, the trained staff will evaluate each patient and advise if a medical detox at a leading detox facility is needed.
Call Silver Sands Now!
Most health insurance carriers have some coverage for addiction treatment that can be used to offset the costs of rehab. Silver Sands can evaluate your policy to determine the extent of your coverage and answer all your questions concerning our treatment programs. If you or a member of your family needs help the time to call Silver Sands is now at 833-247-0015 or via email at lisaw@SilverSandsRecovery.com. Our online form can also be used to contact us and write a short message.
