Young adults and alcohol

Young Adults and Alcohol

Young adults are still growing up as people. In fact, their minds and bodies are still evolving even though they are adults. Alcohol abuse can interfere with this crucial development, making young adults and alcohol an extremely dangerous cocktail. Whether they start drinking casually or are already at the point of binge drinking, young people…

female therapist explaining to young woman why 12 step program are not for everyone

12-Step Programs Are Not for Everyone

Many get sober through 12-step programs. These are self-help programs based on attending meetings that are peer supported and peer lead. Individuals “work” the 12-steps to find sobriety and have a sponsor, someone more advanced in their own recovery, who helps them through the recovery process.

self-medicating anxiety with alcohol

Risks of Self-medicating Anxiety With Alcohol

Many individuals in recovery have long personal histories of self-medicating anxiety with alcohol. Because of this relationship, it is imperative that alcohol addiction treatment programs include a comprehensive plan to diagnose any co-occurring disorders and include plans for ongoing mental health support. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we believe that healing must begin within the individual…

alternatives to 12 step programs

Alternatives to 12-Step Programs

For many years, Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-Step Program was considered the gold standard for recovery. Nowadays, however, there are many alternatives to 12-Step Programs available for individuals who struggle with a dependency on drinking, and it is not the sole framework available to help clients heal. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we believe in the power of…