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…
Successful alcohol addiction treatment requires a plan that will allow you to return to a normal, happy life, including enjoying holidays and other meaningful celebrations. However, those suffering from substance abuse disorders have often come to associate holidays with drugs or alcohol. Rather than deprive yourself of holiday festivities, it is important to make contingency…
To be successful in any area of life, it is critical to create strong, versatile plans to account for the unexpected hurdles that invariably arise. Gulf Breeze Recovery offers a comprehensive aftercare program to ensure you can successfully avoid relapse during the first year of sobriety after detox. Call our team today at 833.551.2304 to…
The complex nature of polysubstance abuse can make treatment challenging, perhaps impossible to endure on one’s own. Due to the unique combination of controlled substances an individual may be taking, successful treatment will require close medical supervision and a holistic approach to the client’s emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we offer…
If this is your first sober Halloween, you may have some difficulty even remembering a time where the mischief, whimsy-defined holiday did not include drugs or alcohol. Strategizing on how to maintain your sobriety amidst social temptations and calendar year associations can be tricky. However, when you look back at your younger days, you are…
More than half of individuals struggling with their mental health simultaneously develop substance use disorders. In the past, these entailed distinct treatment protocols, meaning that patients often bounced back and forth between treatment programs, with minimal overall success. We now have a much better understanding of co-occurring disorders and the need for clients to address…
Time can be the biggest roadblock to recovery for many individuals. Chances are that you may have too many commitments in your life to take the time you need for your recovery completely. If you have been struggling with addiction, meeting your basic needs and caring for your family is more difficult and energy-consuming. Or…
Many veterans struggle with substance use because the nature of their work can cause extreme trauma, stress, and physical fatigue. Additionally, service members face the stigma of having mental health issues that traumatic events have triggered. This can sometimes mean that you may not receive the care you need to process old trauma and deal…
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…
When looking for the right therapy programs to support your recovery, it can be hard to find the support you need. That is why Gulf Breeze Recovery offers a family therapy program. Family support can make all the difference if you are having difficulties with recovery. Because families tend to have a robust personal history…