Finding an Outlet After an Addiction
One component not often talked about in recovery is the basic urge to have an outlet to direct energy toward. The old saying “idle hands are the devil’s workshop” definitely …
Benefits of Non-12 Step Rehab
Just as each person has arrived at rehab from their path, riddled with distinct trials and tribulations, everyone offers a unique set of personal strengths that will prove the foundation of their future healing. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we believe that holistic addiction treatment, tailored to the needs of the individual, is the key to…
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…
What Is Non-12-Step Therapy and Can I Benefit?
Addiction is more complicated than most 12-step programs would make it seem. When addiction is viewed as a disease, it can feel like there may be limited approaches to curing it. But when addiction is viewed through a holistic treatment approach, the treatment options open wide, leading to experiential and innovative ways to best help…
Qualities to Look for in a Pensacola Rehab
Finding the right addiction treatment program can be difficult, as you must be sure that the facility you choose has the features you need to rehabilitate and detox and adjust to new therapies. You must also find an aftercare program that will help you to apply the tools you have learned in inpatient rehab to…
Why AA Doesn’t Work for Everyone
Some people love the camaraderie that AA offers and believe that their long-term sobriety depends on going to AA meetings for the rest of their life. Other people find AA meetings depressing or monotonous, and the thought of having to go to meetings forever is horrifying.
College Students Who Returned Home Due to Pandemic Drinking Less
Addiction treatment specialists and researchers are concerned that the global COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns will lead to a surge in alcoholism and drug addiction. Early indications suggest that such concerns may not be unfounded, but at least one population cohort appears to be reducing the risk of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
How Do Non 12 Step Approaches to Addiction Work?
Many non-12 step inpatient rehabs are a safe, secular, science-based treatment option that are most effective in the privacy of a relaxing recovery center. In these optimal settings, specially trained medical professionals can apply a powerful combination of techniques and counseling.
Why Long-Term Residential Treatment is the Best Option – Especially During a Pandemic
In a long-term treatment program, safety concerns are greatly reduced when all residents and staff have been tested for COVID-19 and individuals are tested and must be negative before they are admitted into the program.
What is a Peer-Reviewed Approach to Rehab?
Addiction treatment has come a long way since the 12 Step program was developed in the 1930s and today there are dozens upon dozens of treatment programs and therapies that address substance use disorder and addictions.