alternatives to 12 step programs

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…

world suicide prevention day

Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day

Over a million individuals die by suicide every year. Because of this, you should be acutely aware of the risk of suicide. World suicide prevention day is an awareness program that helps support individuals who may be struggling with suicidal depression. If you or a loved one needs help treating depression symptoms, Gulf Breeze Recovery’s…

benefits of experiential therapy

3 Benefits of an Experiential Therapy Program

If the thought of sitting on a couch and revealing all of your secrets to a professional stranger makes you nervous, many alternative treatment options could help support your mental health or rehabilitation and wellness journey. While individual therapy is an important part of a treatment process, experiential therapy programs can be the component that…

a person goes through heroin addiction recovery

Understanding Heroin Addiction Recovery

Even after years of synthetic opioids and dangerous new designer drugs, heroin remains one of the most addictive substances known to modern medical science. This highly potent painkiller is derived from the same opium poppy that gave us morphine and other medically useful compounds. But heroin works quickly to hijack the chemical reward system in…