July 2014

Expressive Arts The creative therapies can be very helpful in the process of recovery from addiction. They can provide time to get in touch with the inner self and with the higher power and can provide a form of expression for feelings that cannot be easily identified or put into words. Through helping the addict […]

At Blueprints for Recovery, “We absolutely insist upon enjoying life.” … Learn More For many Young Adults seeking recovery, these are unimaginable experiences, yet at Blueprints for Recovery, “We absolutely insist upon enjoying life.” We go camping, fishing, Snowboarding, Kayaking, and rock climbing. Beyond learning new ways to appreciate life, these adventure activities stimulate teamwork […]

Garden Project Here at Blueprints, we have begun the process of building a large-scale garden. One that we will see, overtime, providing fresh fruits and vegetables for our clients all year round. In the early fall, we will begin construction on our green house which will support our winter crops. Clients will learn to plant, […]

Heroin Statistics & Facts The reality regarding heroin use and the statistics on heroin addiction are widely known, as heroin has been researched for more than a century. Heroin, or diacetylmorphine, is a semi-synthetic opiate derived from morphine. Originally developed to be a “non-addictive” morphine alternative. The history of heroin addictionhas shown that not long after […]

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, one of our residents wrote a blog about his new found feelings of gratitude. I am coming up on five months of sobriety.  I find myself feeling gratitude for many people, places, and things.  The most important thing I am grateful for is my sobriety, without it nothing else is […]

With the increasing population of young adults becoming addicted to heroin, Blueprints for recovery is creating the foundation for long-term recovery. HERE’S  HOW: ·         Blueprints for Recovery is a small, owner-operated long term facility, utilizing the 12-steps. ·         We’re a 10 bed program for young men (18-26 years of age) or for those who might […]

Addiction Recovery Book Club At Blueprints For Recovery we proudly offer a weekly Spiritual Book Club, where we read provocative books as a group and discuss them. Our goal is to get our clients thinking about the broader concepts of living a spiritual life. Our book club list has included: The Four Agreements by Don […]

Long-term Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Blueprints for Recovery Leads the Way Blueprints for Recovery is a small, owner-operated long term facility, utilizing the 12-steps. We’re a 10 bed program for young men (18-35 years of age). Located in Paulden, AZ on a 7 Acre Ranch which is becoming an organic farm (with the […]

A large majority of the young adults who enter long term drug treatment suffer from anxiety. The residents often used drugs as means of reducing and managing their anxiety. Their anxiety made it difficult for them to fit in with their peers, in school, and at work. These feelings helped to mold and establish fears […]

12 Step Recovery: Residents attend 12 step meetings regularly, work with a sponsor, complete the 12 steps and fulfill a service commitment. Experience shows that active 12 step recovery participation and understanding helps sustain recovery post formal treatment. Residents develop a strong recovery foundation they later draw upon post treatment. Through 12 step meetings, residents […]

•Addiction did not develop overnight or in 28 days.  Young adults’ become addicted to alcohol and/or drugs over a period of years. •During their active addiction, young adults failed to learn life skills and coping skills that are needed to be successful.  Developing and learning often missing basic life and coping skills required to lead […]

Rodney Zimmers, BA – CEO Rodney was with Gatehouse Academy for over 5 years, until their recent closing. He began his treatment career as a Residential Technician, then as an Admissions Coordinator, a Residential Director, a Family Communications Manager, and finally, the Program Director.  His Bachelor’s degree is in Health Care Management. Rodney brings a […]

From a former resident, Blake: “From November 2008 to November 2009 I was a resident under Rodney Zimmers’ care. I arrived to treatment fragile, broken, and with a family torn apart by my disease of addiction. With Rodney’s guidance and constant compassion I was able to begin building a new life for myself; a life […]

A Mother’s Perspective:  “By the time, our addicted loved one enters treatment, a lot of damage has occurred.  The re-building process is not quick and easy.  There is a lot of trust that needs to be earned back.  The process begins with getting completely honest.  After honest communication occurs, the healing can begin to happen.  […]