Are You Ready for Lasting Change?
When is someone really ready for transformational change? One of the most commonly asked questions by those who have a loved one entering drug or alcohol treatment is, “Are they …
Post-Acute-Withdrawal Syndrome and Relapse
PAWS can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions and symptoms. Being aware that these symptoms may occur can help to be prepared for them. Knowing that they usually don’t last for more than a day or two makes them bearable and less frightening.
What can I do if AA didn’t work?
There’s hope and a solution! Non-12 Step Recovery is a holistic alternative to the traditional 12 steps of AA Although for many years, AA was believed to be the gold …
End Chronic Relapse with Non-12 Step Treatment
Relapse after substance abuse treatment is common. Unfortunately, some people go to multiple programs investing both time and resources in their quest for sobriety. So often, sobriety, when it is achieved, doesn’t last.
Non 12 Step, Non Religious Recovery May Make the Difference You Seek
Gulf Breeze Recovery has incorporated into their program those things that are shown to increase success rates for people struggling with addiction. Guests at Gulf Breeze Recovery are taught the importance of healthy nutrition and enjoy chef-prepared meals. Neurofeedback is incorporated into the treatment protocol because scientific research proves that it lowers relapse rates.
Repeating Rehab: Finding the Right Program to Break the Cycle
People who have gone to drug and alcohol treatment programs and then relapsed, sometimes more than once, feel hopeless and believe that their life will continue the cycle of short-term sobriety, relapse, treatment, and repeat.
Why a Holistic Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program?
Substance abuse addiction is a multi-faceted issue. It is physical, mental, and habitual. Every area of a person’s life is impacted, and during treatment all those areas must be addressed to promote long-term and permanent recovery.
The Role Neurofeedback Plays Treating Chronic Relapse
To sum it up, “the body has a very powerful mechanism (self-regulation) that assists us with adapting to new situations and challenges. Even though it does not always choose the best solution to rise to the occasion, the brain has an incredible capacity to learn from experience.
A Guided Meditation for Recovery
Hello, I’m Becky Nichols I’m a therapist and instructor here at Gulf Breeze Recovery. I’m privileged to be able to do guided meditation with our guests. I enjoy it thoroughly, …
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Our bodies and our brains are built with healing mechanisms already embedded in them. Think about when you’ve cut your finger; have you ever watched how, over time, the skin molds back together? The only time this doesn’t occur is if something is blocking the way or reinstating the cut. So, healing is allowed to happen. The bandage doesn’t heal it; it’s a catalyst for keeping your healing body on track. So is the case with EMDR.