What are Recovery Adventure Tours?

Recovery Adventures (RA) is an answer to the question “I’m in recovery, now what?” Combining experiential therapy, travel,  yoga, meditation and adventure activities, the goal of RAs is to create an environment which facilitates recovery breakthroughs. Expanding your recovery to the next level.
I’m in recovery, getting healthier, now what?

Meet Jeffrey 

The concept behind Recovery Adventure Tours grew organically out of my personal recovery experiences.  I was introduced to recovery in 2000 after my family (and the DEA) thought it would be a good idea for me to go to rehab.  I joined a 12 Step program, stayed sober and subsequently returned to graduate school to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and addiction specialist.  I’ve worked in every facet of addiction treatment from primary to residential to long-term settings. I’m a trained interventionist, have a wonderful private practice, and run Medication Assisted Recovery Centers (MARC) around New Orleans, LA. But I still want more from my recovery!

Great! Good for you! Now what?

In the Fall of 2017, I took a three month sabbatical and traveled throughout Southeast Asia. It was there that my recovery was thrust into another level. I studied scuba diving and it completely blew my mind. I rode motorcycles in the mountains of northern Thailand where I stumbled upon a Buddhist teaching monastery and studied there for a week. I sat quietly gazing on the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. In short, I found activities which were mindfulness in practice. I had finally found the state of presence and connection to the now which I have sought through yoga, prayer and meditation. I was also filled with the desire to share these types of moments with others in recovery. That desire became Recovery Adventure Tours!

Jeffrey Dupuis, LCSW, LAC, MBA

That sounds amazing! What will my adventure look like?

Recovery Adventure Tours are about much more than yoga or scuba or motorcycles. Maybe you’re interested in working on relationship issues or family issues. Maybe you need to explore who you want to be in your recovery. Maybe you are curious about 12 Step facilitation. Maybe you need to learn how to travel sober. Maybe you need to know how to experience joy again. The beauty of this therapeutic setting is that you have the freedom to work on whatever you want to with a highly trained professional. In a beautiful environment; doing exciting things; all while having fun.

Sample Daily Schedule

Wake Up

Meditation & Coffee

Breakfast

Group Therapy

Yoga

Lunch

Afternoon Activity (scuba training/diving, sightseeing, nutrition class, beach time, etc.)

Individual Therapy

Group Check-in

Dinner

Free time

Lights out

Upcoming Trips

Coming in 2024 –

Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

Two week trip with an emphasis on scuba diving, yoga and nutrition. Jeffrey will be joined by a certified yoga instructor and nutritional therapist. This trip is coed, limited to 6 participants.

Coming in 2024 –

Thailand 

Three week trip with emphasis on yoga, cooking school, motorcycling through the mountains of Northern Thailand, a week in a Buddhist monastery and scuba training/diving.  Currently males only, limited to 3 participants.

What they’re saying

  • Jeffrey saved my life. I have known Jeffrey for 10 years. He has be there for me all the time, not just the times when I was doing OK. He is in the trenches with you.

    Scott H.

  • Jeffrey is my go-to therapist for individuals with addiction and related disorders. He is extremely knowledgeable about various treatments for addiction, ranging from traditional to harm-reduction models. In addition, he is approachable, creative, and compassionate. Patients respond positively to his engaging approach, and they get better!

    Dr. Jennifer Creedon, MD, ABPN

  • Jeffrey deals in the most valuable of all resources...hope. He helped me go from an 18 year old heroin addict to an addictions counselor, never giving up on me and always inspiring!

    Jed P.

FAQ

Recovery Adventure Tours are about much more than yoga or scuba or motorcycles. Maybe you are ready to resolve trauma. Maybe you’re interested in working on relationship issue or family issues. Maybe you need to explore who you want to be in your recovery. Maybe you are curious about 12 Step facilitation. Maybe you need to learn how to travel sober. Maybe you need to know how to experience joy again. The beauty of this therapeutic setting is that you have the freedom to work on whatever you want to with a highly trained professional. In a beautiful environment; doing exciting things; all while having fun.

Who can go on RA?

RAs are geared to different groups.  Some tours are for people young people (18-26ish) getting out of 30-90 day treatment (Early Recovery trips).  Other tours are geared towards people in mature recovery (2+ years) who feel like they have plateaued in their recovery.  In addition, specialty trips are in the works (couples, trauma focused, etc)

What do you do if someone relapses on the trip?

Relapse is a part of many peoples story, and can be used as a teaching moment. I approach relapse without guilt or shame, choosing instead to help people identify their triggers and symptoms of relapse.

What's the cost and what does it cover?

The cost of RA is dependent which location and adventure we plan to have!  Cost includes all therapy and counseling, adventure activity (eg scuba, entrance fees), breakfast and dinner, transportation, all lodging and any equipment rentals. Airfare is not included.

What's not included?

Food and beverages outside of breakfast and dinner, snacks, nicotine products, cigarettes/cigars,  or souvenirs, medical costs and  Scuba certification courses. Airfare is not included.

What are the requirements for the trip?

• Adults 18+
• Recovery of at least 90 days
• Passport
• Motorcycle endorsement or proof of completion of motorcycle saftey training.

 

Thailand trip requires an international driver’s license. Proof of proper vaccination

Contact Us

Interested in joining us and taking your recovery to the next level? Contact us today to learn more!