Talbott Recovery
Talbott Recovery is a nationally recognized addiction treatment center founded in 1989, specializing in comprehensive dual diagnosis care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Located on a beautiful 100-acre campus with a 30-acre lake near Atlanta’s airport, the facility is particularly renowned for its pioneering professional treatment program serving healthcare workers, pilots, lawyers, and executives from across the globe. The center combines evidence-based therapies with luxury apartment-style housing and real-world recovery philosophy, allowing clients to maintain connections with daily life while receiving intensive treatment.
Talbott Recovery’s approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans developed through comprehensive 72-hour assessments that address medical, psychiatric, psychological, and social factors affecting recovery. The facility’s Joint Commission accreditation and approval by the Federation of State Physician Health Programs demonstrate its commitment to excellence in addiction medicine. With over 35 years of experience treating more than 6,000 healthcare professionals, Talbott Recovery has established itself as a leader in professional addiction treatment while expanding services to serve all individuals seeking recovery.
The campus features state-of-the-art amenities including an on-site detoxification facility, swimming pools, fitness centers, and gender-specific off-campus residential communities that provide 24-hour supervision in comfortable apartment settings. Talbott Recovery’s comprehensive continuing care program ensures patients receive ongoing support and local resources to maintain long-term sobriety after completing treatment. The facility’s unique combination of clinical excellence, professional specialization, and luxury amenities creates an environment where clients can focus entirely on recovery while preparing to return to their careers and personal lives.
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Private Pay Option
Cash Pay Rates
If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
Private insurance , Self-pay/cash , Financing options available , Sliding fee scale , Payment assistance
The admissions process includes initial screening with an intake specialist, medical record review, insurance verification, and comprehensive assessment. Patients undergo thorough evaluation including medical history, psychiatric assessment, addiction medicine evaluation, and psychological testing. The facility admits new patients on weekdays and provides transportation from the airport for out-of-state clients.
Staff Credentials:
All physicians are board-certified in addiction medicine (ABAM). The medical staff includes psychiatrists, internal medicine specialists, and addictionologists. Licensed master’s-level therapists provide counseling services.
Success Rates or Outcomes:
While specific success rates for Talbott Recovery were not provided, the facility reports national recognition for comprehensive treatment and has served over 6,000 healthcare professionals from all 50 states, Canada, and Europe over 35+ years.
Executive Verified Listing
Rehab verified that the name, location, contact information and license to operate for this treatment provider are valid and up-to-date.
Joint Commission Accredited
Independent, third-party mental health resource. Verification does not imply endorsement and does not guarantee the quality of treatment services.
Meet your care team
Richard P. Amar, MD – Medical Director, Main Campus
Board-certified addiction and general psychiatrist who joined Talbott Recovery in 2011. Completed his medical degree at MCP-Hahnemann University and residency/fellowship at Emory University. Previously served as Medical Director at the Atlanta VA Medical Center for 8 years. Trained in EMDR therapy and takes a holistic approach combining pharmacology with exercise, mindfulness, and yoga.
Constantine Galifianakis, MD – Psychiatrist, Main Campus
Board-certified in psychiatry and addiction medicine, Dr. Galifianakis joined Talbott Recovery in 2017. He earned his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine, completed psychiatry residency at Emory University, and fellowship in addiction psychiatry at University of Maryland.
Laura Pugsley, MS, LPCS, CPCS – Director of Outpatient Services
Licensed professional counselor supervising outpatient treatment programs at the Dunwoody campus location.
Dylan Ruby, MS, LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
Provides counseling services at the Dunwoody outpatient facility specializing in addiction and mental health treatment.
Specialties
Therapies & Approaches
Amenities
Talbott Recovery
Professional Excellence
Talbott Recovery has earned national recognition for treating healthcare professionals, pilots, lawyers, and executives, with specialized
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Comprehensive Dual Diagnosis Care
The center specializes in treating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions like depression,
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Real-World Recovery Philosophy
Unlike traditional clinical settings, Talbott Recovery allows clients to maintain phone and device access outside
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Campus and Amenities
The beautiful 100-acre campus features a 30-acre lake, on-site swimming pools, fitness centers, detoxification facility,
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Frequently Asked Questions
Talbott Recovery specializes in treating licensed professionals and offers a unique “real-world recovery” approach that allows clients to maintain connections with daily life while receiving intensive treatment. The facility combines luxury apartment-style housing with comprehensive dual diagnosis care on a beautiful 100-acre campus, providing both clinical excellence and comfortable amenities that support long-term recovery.
Talbott Recovery accepts most commercial insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, and TRICARE for military families. The facility also offers self-pay options, financing plans, and payment assistance programs to make treatment accessible.
The average length of stay is 8 weeks for the Campus Phase (Partial Hospitalization Program) with an additional 4.5 weeks for the Mirror Image Phase if recommended. Treatment duration is individualized based on each patient’s progress and specific clinical needs, with some clients requiring longer or shorter stays.
The admissions process begins with a phone screening by intake specialists available 24/7, followed by insurance verification and medical record review. New patients are admitted on weekdays, with transportation available from the airport for out-of-state clients, and undergo comprehensive assessment within 72 hours to develop personalized treatment plans.
Yes, Talbott Recovery specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. The facility has four full-time addiction psychiatrists and uses evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to treat the whole person comprehensively.
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