The effectiveness of drug abuse treatment programs has been a significant focus of clinical research for a number of years. For alcoholics specifically, the 12-step program has been a widely accepted asset to dependence management. There are currently over 2,000,000 members of A.A. in 150 countries, with an estimate of 1,190,637 members in the United States alone as of January 1, 2005 (A.A., 2006). Although A.A. has helped millions of people manage and overcome their addictions, there is still a significant percentage of people suffering from chemical dependency for whom A.A. does not work. Critics argue that the disease model and the “one-size-fits-all” paradigm of 12-step programs are not effective for all individuals. A more holistic approach used in many new treatment facilities has attempted to address all aspects of an individual's well-being, rather than focusing solely on the addiction piece. The holistic approach treats the mind, body, and spirit as equally important features of self that are integral pieces of the recovery process. Current surveys show that many of these “alternative” treatment programs have produced high success rates and are growing exponentially. With the renowned success of A.A. and the proven recovery potential of the newer holistic programs, it is likely that combining salient features of both approaches could lay the foundation for a highly effective substance abuse treatment program. This paper examines and ultimately integrates detailed holistic and 12-step modalities to develop such a program.