Addiction Treatment Excursions and Therapeutic Activities

Drug and alcohol rehab is often thought of as all hard work with no respite. However, a healthy component of addiction treatment involves enjoyable excursions and therapeutic activities. 

This page will cover what addiction treatment excursions are, how they benefit a person’s recovery, and what recreational outings and excursions are offered at Laguna Treatment Center in Aliso Viejo. 

What Is an Addiction Treatment Excursion?

An addiction treatment excursion is a planned activity that takes place outside of the treatment facility. Excursions can vary and include activities that may be recreational, therapeutic, or community building.

Taking part in excursions offers several benefits to patients as they participate in experiences outside of the clinical setting of treatment.  

What Are the Benefits of Addiction Treatment Activities?

Addiction treatment activities offer several benefits to patients working on their recovery. Some of the benefits can include:

• Connection with nature and peacefulness.
• The opportunity to reflect and see things from a different perspective.
• Having new experiences and learning more about oneself.
• A chance to engage with others, improve social skills, and build community.
• Discovering new coping skills.
• Improving physical health.
• Stress reduction.
• Promoting overall well-being.
• Finding ways to enjoy life without substances. 

Addiction Treatment Excursions at Laguna

Laguna Treatment Center is located in Aliso Viejo, an ideal location for addiction treatment excursions. This beautiful coastal city in Southern California is known for its stunning beaches, scenic landscapes, and other local attractions. 

Weekly addiction treatment excursions at Laguna Treatment Center range from recreational outings to therapeutic activities. To be eligible for excursions, patients must be medically cleared and have been in residential treatment for at least 4 days. 

Listed below are several of the excursions available during residential treatment at Laguna. 

Day Trips to Local Sights

There is no shortage of enjoyable local sights to visit in the area surrounding Laguna Treatment Center. Some popular addiction treatment excursions include day trips to the following local sights:

Crystal Cove Beach

A gorgeous state park that is one of Orange County’s largest natural seashores and open spaces. Located off Pacific Coast Highway, Crystal Cove features 3.2 miles of beach.

Newport Harbor 

Located in the nearby, seaside city of Newport Beach, Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the west coast. Excursions to this attraction-rich area include Duffy boat cruises. These small, electric boats allow you to cruise the sparkling waters in Newport Harbor.

Equine Therapy Outings

Residential patients at Laguna Treatment Center (with medical clearance and approval) also have access to equine therapy. During bi-weekly outings to an off-site, local equine-assisted psychotherapy provider, patients work with therapy horses to: 

• Build self-awareness. 
• Improve communication skills. 
• Explore relationship dynamics. 

Our Orange County, CA, drug rehab partners with the organization Brave Grace. Located on private property in Trabuco Canyon, a nearby rural area, the program space has been deemed The Sanctuary for its peacefulness and beauty.

A licensed therapist and equine specialist co-facilitate the group equine therapy sessions using a trauma-informed approach. The focus is on the horse-human partnership to create change and healing. 

Trail Hiking

The area surrounding Laguna Treatment Center is well known for its natural beauty and year-round temperate weather. Several hiking trails are easily accessible from the treatment facility and immersing oneself into nature while getting physical exercise can be a healing experience on multiple levels.

Other Excursions

While many of the addiction recovery outings and excursions involve outdoor activities to capitalize on the gorgeous weather and breathtaking locale, even Southern California has some rainy days. When rain is in the forecast, our dedicated team of planners arranges other excursions that build camaraderie and foster community. 

Such activities can include:

• Bowling at a local bowling alley.
• Heading to a movie theater for a film.

Getting Admitted to Laguna Treatment Center

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, we are here to help. At Laguna Treatment Center, a drug and alcohol rehab in Orange County, we provide expert medical detox and residential treatment to ensure you have the support you need for recovery.

Learn more about the levels of addiction rehab offered, how to pay for rehab, and how to use insurance to pay for rehab by calling us now at . 

You can also check your coverage for rehab by completing our now. Please don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Reach out to our compassionate admissions navigators anytime, day or night, and start addiction treatment today.