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Drug Alternative Program

Updated on: 11 February 2026

About this center

Drug Alternative Program (DAP) is a faith-based residential recovery and support organization in Huntsville, Alabama offering structured, drug-free living environments and recovery programming designed to help adults and young adults break cycles of substance use and rebuild life patterns within a supportive community. The program’s approach blends Christian discipleship with practical routines, therapeutic activities, and supervised daily life rather than short, isolated clinical episodes.

Christian Recovery Homes With Structured Daily Engagement

DAP operates drug-free residential and transition homes for men ages 18 to 64, where participants live in fully furnished environments free of tobacco, caffeine, and other health-altering substances. Residential living focuses on routine, accountability, and community connection alongside spiritual growth and supportive peer engagement.

Faith-Anchored Therapy and Supportive Activities

Programming at the Drug Alternative Program integrates individual and group counseling with spiritual counseling, weekly church attendance, group devotions, and faith-oriented support. These elements are combined with structured daily schedules to help residents cultivate coping skills and behavioral change while reinforcing spiritual development.

Work Therapy and Transitional Homes Within Recovery Structure

The program includes work therapy features that allow clients to contribute toward their costs and build routine, responsibility, and practical skill sets. In addition to primary residential care, DAP offers transition homes where graduates can remain while continuing education or employment, helping bridge the shift back into everyday life.

Outreach, Education, and Community Engagement Components

Beyond residential care, the organization develops workshops targeted at churches, schools, and community groups to spread awareness about addiction, recovery, and healthy living. These educational components support broader prevention and outreach goals beyond the residential setting.

A Residential Support System Rooted in Spiritual Growth and Daily Life Integration

Drug Alternative Program’s model situates recovery work within extended residential engagement that combines spiritual grounding, structured routines, counseling, and life-skills activities. This approach emphasizes rebuilding stability, purpose, and healthy habits through community support and disciplined daily living over time. 

Center at a glance

Location
5101 Meridian Street, Huntsville, AL
Treatment Length
12 to 18 months
Experience
Founded in 1987 | 39 years of operation
Language
English
Co-Ed
No, men only
Cost of Treatment
One time entrance fee: $1800
Work Therapy fee: $900
Transition home fee: $350

Things to know

On-site detox

No

Services & amenities

Treatment Types

Long-Term Inpatient
Sober Living

Services Offered

Assessment
Faith-Based
Holistic
Substance Abuse Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation

Clientele Served

Christian
Men

Trust Factors

Client Testimonials
Evidence-Based Approach
Licensed Staff

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