Tucked discreetly away in the rolling hills of northern San Diego County is a distraction-free, unique, and highly successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation, recovery, and prevention facility called Sunshine Summit Lodge.

1. Rehabilitation, Recovery and Prevention at Sunshine Summit Lodge
Tucked discreetly away in the rolling hills of northern San Diego County is a distraction-free, unique, and
highly successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation, recovery, and prevention facility called Sunshine
Summit Lodge. Applying the principles and keys to success found in the Narconon Fresh Start Program,
the drug and alcohol treatment center tackles all the challenging issues and struggles that are found
with drug and alcohol addiction but does so through a drug-free withdrawal and natural detoxification
process followed up with an intensive, individualized educational program to address the root issues
behind the dependency.
Sunshine Summit Lodge is a not-for-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation center that is fully staffed with
professional counselors and therapists who work around the clock to observe and support clients,
especially during the first few critical weeks where the physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms are
the strongest. Clients enjoy idyllic surroundings that encourage rest, relaxation, reflection and
recreation on an individual and group level. Modern amenities, including nutritional meals and resort-
like surroundings, are available to also make the three to four months of treatment as comfortable as
possible.
Designed around the Narconon philosophy that clients are students, not addicts, Sunshine Summit
Lodge offers a comprehensive set of courses that equip graduates for a lifetime of sobriety, including
courses designed to address cognitive behavior modification, life skills, communication, coping
strategies and internal reflection to help those seeking assistance with drug and alcohol dependency to
get control of their lives and their relationships. To focus on long-term success, the program includes
numerous strategies like a Battle Plan to guide future directions in life for each student, a complete
review and assessment prior to graduation, a six-month guarantee that allows students to return within
six months of graduation for free to receive more help, and an internship program that allows interested
clients in entering into a career where they could help others achieve lifelong sobriety. The results of the
Sunshine Summit Lodge program are phenomenal with a 76% success rate of sustained sobriety.