6 Ways to Avoid Rehab
Recovery is fantastic, but there is that other “R” word that nobody likes to think about – relapse. Even considering the possibility of relapse can be frightening, but understanding some …
Tips to Enjoy a Sober Fourth of July
The 4th of July is synonymous with days spent with feet in the cool sand of a beach, pool parties, music festivals, and having memorable fun in the sun. For people in a relapse prevention program, having a sober summer is essential to continued success in their recovery. A sober Fourth of July can be…
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.
5 Benefits of Outpatient Rehab
When you have decided to seek treatment for a substance use disorder, you will discover various treatment options. Residential addiction treatment is a popular choice for many but not always necessary or convenient. An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, is an excellent option if you do not require 24-hour care or cannot walk away from…
Benefits of Non-12-Step Treatment
Taking the first step toward getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction can feel scary and overwhelming, with many treatment options available. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs are often the cornerstones of traditional treatment for substance use disorder. However, this approach does not work for everyone. Gulf Breeze Recovery offers a non-12-step therapy…
Healing Relationships After Rehab
When you are struggling with a substance use disorder, mental health disorder, or both (a dual diagnosis), you may feel isolated and that others do not understand. However, these disorders do not occur in a vacuum but rather impact the lives of all they touch, including friends, family, co-workers, and the general community. Treatment experts…
Benefits of Aftercare Treatment
Substance use disorders cannot be healed with detox alone. To ensure that clients continue to live following the new, more healthful habits they have worked so hard to acquire, they must be offered a series of scaffolded supports to assist their transition back to independent living. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, our aftercare program will offer…
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…
How to Have a Sober Christmas
An effective aftercare program will include instructions on transitioning back to regular life more easily, allowing you to surround yourself with the people, things, and activities you love. Gulf Breeze Recovery is committed to complete recovery, including creating a personalized plan to support our clients during key transitions. Call our team at 833.551.2304 to begin…
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
Managing holiday stress can be challenging during a typical holiday season, doubly so during your first year in recovery. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, our comprehensive approach includes an anxiety treatment program, allowing you to return to your regular life armed with more healthful (and effective) coping mechanisms than alcohol or drugs. Call our team today…