Retorno

Inpatient and outpatient treatment and prevention of addiction for adults and teens at risk. Outreach and prevention programs for IDF soldiers. At present we treat 120 clients (men, women, and teens) with addiction to drugs, alcohol and gambling, who stay with us in full residence for 6-9 months. Additionally, we have a Detox where we treat 20 young women ages 14 to 27, for up to 3 months. Most of them are "good kids" from religious or traditional homes, both in Israel and abroad. Some hidden pain has prompted them to search for "easy and good" pain-killers like drugs and alcohol, and we help them return to normal life, to their families, and most importantly, to themselves. One of the secrets of Retorno's success is long-term residential therapy. Addictions are usually a result of painful circumstances that have built up over time and are exacerbated by destructive behaviors. Learning new thinking and behaviors takes time; responsibility, accountability, and totally honest communication are cornerstones of recovery. When individuals leave Retorno, they are well-equipped to cope with the stresses of life and go on to school, the army, or the work force. Retorno also runs various prevention programs for soldiers, providing them with the tools to handle the pressures of service without resorting to drugs. Retorno also identifies soldiers who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or are developing this syndrome. Army officers receive tools for identifying soldiers in distress and the means of helping them.