About The Next Step – Albany
The Next Step is an intensive residential treatment facility dedicated to treat the unique needs of women struggling with chemical dependency. They believe in the 12-step model. The Next Step is located at Albany, New York.
The Next Step’s philosophy is based on the belief that substance addiction is a primary, and progressive disease that affects the whole individual and not receiving the appropriate treatment can be fatal. Address the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects is necessary to a successful recovery.
In order to stay in the program, women must participate in all programs activities, demonstrate progress in identifying negative and unhealthy coping skills, develop positive coping skills, and make the changes necessary to a good recovery.
They believe in the 12-step model and incorporates the principles into their daily living and in their program.