Welcome to Costa rica treatment center

Experience Freedom
from Addiction

Atenas Starting At USD 8950
San José Starting At USD 5950
Welcome to Costa Rica Treatment Center

Experience Freedom
from Addiction

Residential Programs Starting At USD 5.950

What is Riverside?

Costa Rica Treatment Center Riverside, where the serene beauty of the Atenas mountains meets a transformative addiction recovery program. Our Riverside facility serves as a powerful catalyst for healing the mind, body, and spirit. We harness the therapeutic potential of this idyllic environment to provide a unique and revitalizing experience for our clients. With our holistic approach, combined with evidence-based therapies, we strive to challenge the shockingly low success rates of traditional addiction treatment and recovery methods.

A CERTIFIED  INTERNATIONAL DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER

PROVIDING PREMIER DRUG REHABILITATION SERVICES

At Costa Rica Treatment Center, our dedicated multidisciplinary team offers a holistic evidence-based treatment program focused on healing underlying addiction and mental health issues due to alcohol and drug abuse. Our medically licensed drug rehabilitation center provides patients with the region’s highest staff-to-patient ratio at the most affordable prices.

OUR TREATMENT PROGRAMS
4 PHASES 1 EXPERIENCE

OUR UNIQUE CERTIFIED APPROACH

Phase 1

Stabilization Evaluation and
Planning

Phase 2

Treatment &
Self Discovery

Phase 3

Transferring Responsibility

Phase 4

Clean Living Experience

About us

We provide patients with affordable and effective treatment for addiction

Don’t be discouraged if you or your loved one have previously attended a drug rehabilitation program and had a relapse. Costa Rica Treatment Center is different from most rehabilitation services. Our evidence-based treatment program was developed by our trained staff, some who have also struggled with addiction, as well as mental health professionals with experience helping others overcome the disease. We understand the process of recovery from a deeply personal experience and apply a program of action designed for each patient, helping them recover and lead a healthy life.

Our all-inclusive packages start at $5950 per month for a shared room and $8950 per month for a private room.

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Addiction Programs

Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol use disorders (AUD) such as alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or alcohol addiction impacts an estimated 7 percent of the U.S. population. People with AUD use alcohol as a means of coping or due to having a physical or a mental dependency to alcohol.
Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine, in its many forms, is an immensely addictive stimulant drug created from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It takes effect quickly and wears off quickly, giving the users a tendency to want to use more, often during the same period of time, to achieve a usual euphoric “high”.
Co-occurring Disorders
Often with substance abuse and drug use disorders, other disorders related to mental health become evident. An example of this disorder would be the use of alcohol abuse and depression. These are co-occurring disorders, often diagnosed as dual disorders.
Depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are treatable conditions, that with proper treatment lead to a full recovery. Many believe that without treatment, conditions like depression go away by itself, or that patients can eventually ‘snap out of it’. Unfortunately, medical statistics have shown that this is not the case, and that a program of medical treatment is necessary in many instances. 
MariJuana Addiction
Marijuana comes in many forms. Constant use, especially in relation to people with mental health issues, can lead to a disorder requiring rehabilitation treatment.
Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine is a powerful and addictive stimulant drug whose use is harmful to users’ health and in many instances can result in death.  Meth gives users a short-term euphoric effect, resulting in users trying to maintain their high by using more. This substance abuse pattern many times results in users overdosing
Opiate Addiction
Opiate addiction is an extremely serious condition impacting an estimated 3 million American citizens. Thousands of people are dying as a direct result of opioid addiction and many more are struggling daily to live with a dependency on opiates and its derivates: heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl and methadone.
Prescription Drug Addiction
Millions of people worldwide experience dependencies to prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes. Sadly, many who abuse prescription drugs become addicted and require professional treatment to treat their dependency.
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Our Staff

Dr. Karla Uriarte Doctor
Dr. Uriarte brings to Costa Rica Treatment Center a diverse medical background. She has extensive experience treating complex medical issues and uses holistic approaches to promote optimal overall health and well-being for all our clients. She performs medical evaluations at entry and supervises overall patient health.
Dr. Karla Uriarte
Dr. Milena Radulovich Medical Psychiatric Support
A valued member of our medical team, Dr. Radulovich is a physician versed in psychiatry with extensive experience working with interdisciplinary clinical teams. She is passionate about helping patients struggling with co-occurring disorders and seamlessly integrates her medical expertise with compassionate care. At CRTC, she conducts medical evaluations and supports patients in the early stages of the program.
Dr. Milena Radulovich
Dr. Viviana Herrera Rojas Doctor
Dr. Viviana Herrera graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University Latina of Costa Rica. She has broad experience treating a wide variety of medical pathologies, both chronic and acute. At Costa Rica Treatment Center she performs medical evaluations and supports the medical needs of patients.
Dr. Viviana
Dr. Bryan Alfaro Medical Psychiatric Support
Dr. Alfaro is a physician trained in psychiatry and mental health. His commitment and experience working with mental health patients including those with substance use disorder make him a valued member of our medical team. At Costa Rica Treatment Center, he conducts medical evaluations and helps support patients through early stages of the program.
Dr. Bryan Alfaro
Tony Feeney Addiction Recovery Specialist
As a person in long-term recovery, Tony has been working to help people find recovery from addiction in some fashion for 15 + years either as a sponsor, mentor, or as a professional in clinical environments. At CRTC he works to formulate practical, action-based plans to transition our clients into healthier states of mental and emotional processing. Tony is a certified 12-step recovery coach and certified SMART recovery facilitator.
Tony Feeney
Paola Cravioto Pacheco Clinical Director Psychologist
Master in Clinical Psychology with over 13 years of experience in addiction treatment, Paola is the clinical director at Costa Rica Treatment Center. Her passion and commitment to providing clients with the best possible experience are the benchmarks of our program. She ensures the program functions at the highest standard, oversees all clinical operations, and supervises all patient treatment plans.
Paola Cravioto
Fiorella Batalla Psychologist
Fiorella Batalla is a leading clinical psychologist, developmental coach, and certified trainer. With more than 22 years of experience, Fiorella is committed to treating each person using a wholistic approach. She focuses on helping her patients understand the psychosomatic significance of their physical and emotional stress, which can lead to a more balanced mind and body on their journey to living their best lives.
Fiorella Batalla
Ernesto Leon Director of Operations
Ernesto supervises center operations ensuring the administrative aspects of our company run smoothly on a day to day basis. As an active member of the local recovery community he brings with him a unique and empathetic perspective to his role. As part of his duties, he spends a lot of time with clients and is always willing to be of service to them; regularly going above and beyond the scope of his duties.
Ernesto Leon
Dalit Gateño Galemiri Occupational Therapist
Dalit is an Occupational Therapist with a master’s degree in the international development of vulnerable communities. Her evidence-based approach involves the patient in their recovery process through a holistic, interdisciplinary, and collaborative effort. At CRTC, she applies her knowledge in art therapy, music, and theater to help patients discover or re-discover their interests by transforming them into a purposeful daily routine.
Dalit Gateño
Mariana Charpentier Psychologist Family Therapist
Mariana graduated from Texas Au0026amp;M University with a bachelor’s in Psychology and holds a Master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy from the University of San Diego. At CRTC she focused on the systemic environment of the individual, support networks, friendships, relationships, and family.
Mariana Charpentier
Raquel Murillo Registered Nurse
Raquel is a licensed registered nurse with a specialty in acute detox protocols and addiction treatment. Her responsibilities include the complete oversight of medication administration and management while collaborating intimately with our medical team to ensure our patients receive the best medical attention. She supports patients throughout their treatment process.
Raquel Murillo
Arturo García Yoga Instructor
Arturo has been practicing Hatha yoga for over 15 years. Amongst many other courses he has taken part in Ashtanga and Pranayama Courses taught by the legendary Baptiste Marceau. With 30 years of yoga Practice, a profound teacher and practitioner and direct receiver of oral Pranayama and Yoga instruction from the Ashtanga Creator himself, Sri Pathabi Jois. Now he is combining the received teachings to form programs in substance abuse proceses with great success.
Arturo García
Andrea Serrano Yoga Instructor
Andrea has been a Thai massage practitioner and a yoga teacher for over 15 years and is currently coursing her last year at medical school. She has a firm belief in yoga as an integral part of healing the person. Her medical knowledge combined with her experience as a yoga instructor makes her uniquely qualified to help the healing process of our clients. Her classes at CRTC are centered on traditional yoga practices and focused on applying therapeutic yoga for different ailments
Andrea Serrano
Manuela Siegfried Certified Forest Therapist
Certified in the concept of Shinrin Yoku and the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. Manuela has been guiding very actively and helps people awaken their senses as well as a slow down in a natural setting so one can reconnect with themselves and the more than human world.
Manuela Siegfried
Pilar Arce Operations Manager Recovery Advocat
With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and over 11 years of experience in addiction treatment, Pilar brings a multifaceted understanding of addiction and mental health disorders. Her advocacy and ongoing commitment to serving the community and patients at CRTC make her an extraordinary example of the possibilities of recovery. She is an indispensable member of our operational team.
Pilar Arce
Laura Sibaja Sound Therapist
Sound healing therapy seeks to bring harmony, order and coherence to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body through the vibrations and waves produced by different instruments such as tibetan bowls, drums, gong, bells among others.
Laura Sibaja
Robert Woolf Operations
Sound healing therapy seeks to bring harmony, order and coherence to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body through the vibrations and waves produced by different instruments such as tibetan bowls, drums, gong, bells among others.
Robert Woolf
Eva Lahmann Addictions Counselor Clinical Psychologist
Eva is a National Certified Counselor in the United States where she obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology from The University of Colorado at Boulder and her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
Eva Lahmann
Vanessa Arévalo Chef
Vanessa graduated from Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno in Argentina. She has broad experience in Peruvian cuisine, her specialty is fish and seafood, and she is well versed in meats and pastas. She has worked internationally in restaurants in Argentina, Panamá, Perú, Colombia and Costa Rica.
Vanessa Arévalo
Yorleny Marín Maintenance
Vanessa graduated from Instituto Superior Mariano Moreno in Argentina. She has broad experience in Peruvian cuisine, her specialty is fish and seafood, and she is well versed in meats and pastas. She has worked internationally in restaurants in Argentina, Panamá, Perú, Colombia and Costa Rica.
Yorleny Marín
Sonia Salgado Maintenance
Sonia ensures our clients enjoy a clean and inspiring space where they can practice their recovery program. Her positive energy makes our clients feel welcome and at home.
Sonia Salgado
Meet our staff
PROVIDING THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL CARE

PROVIDING PATIENTS 24/7 SUPERVISION AND SECURITY

  • Certified multidisciplinary health and wellness treatment team.
  • Strong English-speaking Community
  • Highly specialized professional staff and support team.
What to bring to Rehab

NATURE-FILLED ADVENTURE TRIPS… IT’S COSTA RICA!

  • Provide patients with the healing effects of communing with nature
  • Outdoor field trips and sober fun activities.
  • World-class beaches and nature exploration.
  • Monthly hikes with breathtaking views of the region
What to expect

Client Testimonials

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I definitely recommend CRTC for recovery. They have a holistic addiction treatment approach; their methodology is a balanced mix of therapy, mental health education, occupational therapy and one on one counseling.
Juan Gabriel S.
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I will start out by writing that the Costa Rica Treatment Center has saved my life…I was at rock bottom. Robert and Eric came and picked me up in Jaco, in very bad shape, and they persistently, lovingly, gently, firmly, medicinally, therapeutically, turned me back around, cared for me taught me, changed me…I lived here for one month, and just felt safe and secure.
Allison T.
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I will forever be grateful for CRTC and the staff! I contacted CRTC approximately 10 times prior to flying from Oklahoma to San Jose and my calls and questions were always answered. I finally made my mind up to go and I could not have made a better choice for treatment!
Donald H.
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I am a 63 year old woman. When I came to Costa Rica Treatment Center I probably weighed 89 pounds. I had no desire to live for weeks. I couldn’t get out of bed. As soon as I was able to get up, the staff began giving me nutritional drinks to get the poison out of my system. They would talk to me at 4 in the morning when I couldn’t get the idea of getting high out of my head.
Dee D.
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The first time I told my son’s story to Gernot, the visionary owner of CRTC, he told me, “I am blown away by how much your son wants to get well.” The traditional approach to rehab in the US was not working. Twice he had been through the 30-day revolving door between recovery and relapse. We decided to take a leap of faith into a different approach.
Cynthia S.
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