Opioid & Prescription Drug Recovery
At Kinnic Falls, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care for men recovering from opioid, heroin, and prescription drug dependency. Our extended care model offers the structured support essential for sustainable recovery.
Understanding Opioid Dependency
Opioid dependency can develop from many paths—prescription pain medication following an injury, recreational use, or as an escape from emotional pain. Regardless of how it began, opioid dependency creates powerful physical and psychological bonds that require professional support to overcome.
Heroin and other opioids change the brain’s chemistry, creating intense cravings and severe withdrawal symptoms that make recovery extremely difficult without proper support. This is why extended care is so critical—the brain needs time to heal, and new patterns need time to become established.
You Are Not Alone
The opioid crisis has touched communities across the nation. Seeking help is a sign of strength, and recovery is possible with the right support and environment.
Prescription Drug Dependency
Many people develop dependency on prescription medications that were originally prescribed by their doctors. Pain medications, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleep aids can all lead to physical dependency over time. The stigma around prescription drug dependency often prevents people from seeking the help they need.
At Kinnic Falls, we understand that prescription drug dependency is a medical condition, not a moral failing. Our non-judgmental environment allows clients to focus entirely on their recovery without shame or stigma.
Whether you began using opioids through a legitimate prescription or other means, the path to recovery requires compassion, professional guidance, and time. We provide all three in abundance.
Our Treatment Approach
Our low-intensity residential program provides an ideal environment for individuals transitioning from primary treatment or those who recognize the need for extended, structured support.
Individual Counseling
Weekly one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor to address personal challenges, set goals, and develop your individualized recovery plan.
Group Therapy
Regular group sessions that build connection, accountability, and shared learning in a supportive community environment.
12-Step Integration
Support for engaging with AA and other recovery community programs, building a network that extends beyond our facility.
Life Skills Development
Practical skills for managing finances, relationships, and daily responsibilities—building a foundation for independent living.
Community Integration
Opportunities for employment, volunteering, and building healthy social connections in the River Falls community.
Relapse Prevention
Strategies for identifying triggers and maintaining sobriety after leaving our program, setting you up for long-term success.
The Kinnic Falls Difference
Our program is built on 50 years of experience helping men achieve lasting recovery. Here’s what sets us apart.
Experienced Therapists & Counselors
Our therapists and counselors are experts in their field. They also have chosen to work for several years here at Kinnic Falls, which leads to stability and continuity in the clinical team who work with our clients.
Peaceful Natural Setting
A serene, nature-filled environment along the Kinnickinnic River, removed from everyday triggers and conducive to deep healing.
Home-Cooked Meals
Nutritious, delicious meals prepared by our in-house chef, supporting physical recovery and creating a home-like atmosphere.
Staff Who Understand
A caring staff, many of whom are program alumni who personally understand the recovery journey and its challenges.
Ideal Location
Proximity to the Twin Cities while maintaining a peaceful, small-town atmosphere is perfect for focused recovery.
