We'd like to introduce Cayenne Recovery Ranch; a residential program designed to treat young men ages 12-18 with primary substance abuse as well as dual diagnosis related problems.

We'd like to introduce Cayenne Recovery Ranch; a residential program designed to treat young men ages 12-18 with primary substance abuse as well as dual diagnosis related problems. Cayenne is located on a working cattle ranch near Moab, Utah, and offers comprehensive treatment in a remote and natural setting. The program is long-term, six to twelve months, with emphasis on early addiction, mood stabilization, and academic success. We offer a holistic treatment approach that incorporates twelve-step principles as an overlay to all other aspects of care.

Our Clinical Director, Dr. Kirk Thorn, a clinical psychologist, has over thirty years of experience in treating adolescents with a broad range of mental health issues. He has an acute understanding of dual diagnostics and the importance of addressing the underlying issues contributing to the problems of addiction.

In addition, we are honored to have Larry Wells who oversees our addiction treatment team. Larry is the founder of Wilderness Quest and has an impeccable reputation in the industry. He brings a wealth of expertise and effective implementation and is credited with numerous success stories. Two of his talented prot�g�s have also joined the staff at Cayenne. It is their personal experience with recovery that drives them to lead others to sobriety.

Together Kirk Thorn and Larry Wells have created an integrated model that utilizes 12-Step, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Family Therapy, and includes a strong experiential component. We also offer Equine Assisted Therapy lead by EGALA certified individuals who practice the natural horsemen techniques pioneered by industry greats such as Ray Hunt and Pat Parelli. Cayenne is a relationship-based program that is complimented by the work our residents will be doing with horses, as well the exposure they will have to the responsibilities of cattle ranching.

To round out our comprehensive therapeutic approach, Cayenne boasts a full service educational program lead by our award-winning teacher Damian Nash who brings an enthusiastic teaching philosophy. Damian has dedicated his impressive career to the success of young people and has taken his students into the national spotlight on numerous occasions. Parents, as well as educational consultants, can be assured that every effort will be made to bring the resident back to his educational baseline and beyond with an emphasis on college preparation.

At Cayenne, we are committed to a strong transition of care. As many of our patients come to us from wilderness programs or in-patient settings, it is our policy to communicate directly with the boy's primary therapist. And when possible we will make contact with the young man directly prior to his arrival at Cayenne as a means of introduction to our program. We feel strongly that this collaborative effort makes for an optimal transition which allows us to capitalize on the progress the patient has made in other settings.

In developing our program, we've had the good fortune of attracting the best in the business. Our medical director has years of experience in emergency as well as wilderness settings, our lead nurse comes to us with an ER and ICU background, our landowner is a generous man with a dream of helping kids in trouble, our substance abuse counselors bring a wealth of knowledge, our psychiatrists are board certified, and our support staff knows this beautiful country intimately with all the breathtaking recreation it has to offer.

The serene setting invites self-reflection, recognition of a higher power, and an appreciation for the gifts of life. It allows the emergence of a clear mind uncluttered by the chaotic activities of substance abuse to more effectively assess one's life and goals with honesty. The unspoiled land, the ranch setting, the clinical expertise and the program dynamics define Cayenne as a premier treatment option for adolescent males at risk.

For questions regarding placement at Cayenne Recovery Ranch, please contact Ka Hancock, Director of Admissions-801-783-6399 or Laura McBride, Admissions Consultant-801-703-4322. For more information please visit our website www.cayennerecoveryranch.com.

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