Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 26731 Point MacKenzie Rd., Wasilla, AK 99654
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<p><strong>ABOUT NUGEN’S RANCH</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1981 in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Wasilla, Alaska, Nugen's Ranch is a <strong>long-term residential rehab center</strong> for men and women struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. Treatment is based on <strong>12-step concepts and work therapy</strong>, emphasizing physical, mental, and social recovery. Detox services are not available on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The admission process begins with a written application, which is available on the facility's website. Each client then undergoes a comprehensive assessment, the findings of which help determine the details of their treatment plan. </p> <p>Nugen's is a working ranch and activities such as <strong>animal care, gardening, housekeeping, and greenhouse maintenance</strong> are key aspects of treatment. Most clients can also expect to participate in a mix of weekly individual counseling sessions, group therapy, educational sessions, and Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous meetings. <strong>Topics include stress reduction, healthy eating, and money management.</strong> A former staff member's Rehabs.com survey responses indicated that cognitive behavioral therapy is also used. The facility provides medication management and access to medical and psychiatric services. </p> <p>Family involvement is encouraged, and loved ones are invited to participate in counseling services and educational groups.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The staff includes a physician, a psychiatrist, a dietitian, nurses, and substance abuse counselors.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Residents sleep in dormitory-style housing and eat meals that are planned by a certified nutritionist and prepared by an on-site kitchen staff. The campus includes a <strong>workout room, computer lab, and arts and crafts areas</strong>. Visitation with friends and family is scheduled each week.</p> <p>Participation in the local community is encouraged and clients have won awards for projects at the Alaska State Fair, attended Native American pow-wows, and participated in community theater productions.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from this facility's alumni, and feedback published on secondary review sites is limited. Three reviews on the ranch's Facebook page, which staff can monitor, <strong>each gave Nugen's a five- out of five-star rating</strong>. "Like one big family!" one alum wrote. Another noted that his experience resulted in improved family relationships, writing: "Amazing place saved my life so that I could get back on track."<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>The one former employee polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing cited the long-term nature of the program as a strength. They awarded five stars out of five for the effectiveness of treatment and for the level of staff experience. Lack of funding for the program was noted as a weakness.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs. Various local news sources, including a 2013 Alaska Dispatch News story, indicate that the ranch is supported by government and other sources of funds and that clients are required to <a href="https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/nugens-ranch-glance/2013/03/10/" target="_blank">contribute a portion of their income</a> to cover monthly costs.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/nugens.ranch/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/nugens.ranch/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small></p>
— Lizz Crozier · 2018-02-07 07:29:53 PST
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