alcohol and drug abuse treatment

Addiction is not a disease, contrary to popular belief. Some may have a genetic predisposition to substance abuse, but it does not mean it will manifest in every person who has it. There isn’t just one reason for why individuals become addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Drugs and alcohol can make one’s life swerve wildly out of control; however, addicts don’t have to be at the effect to this. Non 12 step rehabs give them the tools necessary to get back in control of life’s problems.

The idea of power is one of the biggest distinctions. Traditional faith-based programs promote the philosophy that the individual has a disease and is powerless to take control of their life and manage the behavior that led to the debilitated state. Non 12 step drug rehab programs have a completely different doctrine.

They believe the individual is in control of their addiction and the power to change is within each person. Long-term drug and/or alcohol abuse can be a downward spiral. The impact of trying to get clean and failing is lowered self-esteem and confidence. Frequently, the reason a person over indulges in the first place is because they have a low opinion of themselves from the get go.

If you are failing, it isn’t that you are not working hard enough; but the right tools are necessary in order to achieve your goals of a life free from substance abuse. It is necessary to learn new life skills to know how to live a substance-free lifestyle. Sitting in a circle rehashing your past addict lifestyle is a dangerous activity to engage in as it is a constant reminder of the old you. Any addict will tell you the best part of addiction is the drug and alcohol use because of the accompanied euphoria. Being reminded of that often creates cravings.

Treatment plans that veer away from the traditional methods have much higher success rates. Seventy to eighty percent of people who enter into one maintain a permanent change for life. These programs are usually longer in length, ranging from 8 to 12 weeks; therefore, an individual becomes acclimated to their new lifestyle before entering into their daily life that is usually full of triggers.

Life skills education and individual counseling provide life coaching. In addition, the physical side is addressed through biophysical detoxification. Individuals are taught the tools to succeed, so they can get back in control of their life. It is the blend of therapies that embodies both the emotional and physical aspects that allows them to do so.