A Philosophy of Cure vs Treat

The original 12-step drug and alcohol recovery programs / support groups were created over 70 years ago. First came Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as an alcohol rehabilitation program in the late 1930's. The methodology has since been adapted to become the foundation of a number of other twelve-step programs; such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA). While the fundamentals of the 12 step approach are well-intentioned, many have found the support groups to be impractical and were unable to successfully kick their drug and alcohol addiction.

Many AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous) meetings are depressing where individuals apathetically recant life stories about their drug use or bad periods of their life. Non 12 step drug and alcohol rehab programs are polar opposites. Instead of dwelling on the past, giving the addict justification for why they are being destructive to themselves and others around them. They are counseled on how to be in control over their life; overcome the desire of drugs and alcohol; stop their destructive actions and become a flourishing productive member of society.

A non-12 step drug rehab program does not believe that the addict has a disease and is powerless. The exact opposite is true, and is demonstrated with amazing results. Non 12 step rehab facilities have some of the highest success rates - with some exceeding 70%! This is done by addressing both the body's dependency as well as the mental desire for drugs and alcohol. Many people who have tried traditional 12 step support groups have relapsed or failed to complete the entire program because the underlying causes to the mind and body were never directly treated.

Biophysical drug rehab treatment, which is a leading non 12 step rehab program option, understands the importance to properly detox the addict's body. This does not mean simply the physical withdraw from currently used drugs and alcohol (traditional detox). A biophysical drug rehab program removes the drugs and alcohol residue stored in the addict's body tissues. Every time a person uses drugs, small amounts of the toxic residue is stored in the body's fatty tissues. When the body metabolizes that tissue, the stored toxins are released into the bloodstream stimulating the craving to use drugs and alcohol again. Fully detoxifying the body through holistic drug rehab removes the physical cravings, paving the way for complete recovery.

Non 12-step drug rehab and alcohol rehab programs gives a person the tools to rebuild their self-esteem and confidence. In addition to holistic drug rehab, most of these facilities provide individualized counseling and therapy to uncover the core issues of why the person uses drugs and alcohol, and then is taught life skills to increase their control and responsibility.

The result is a person liberated from the mental issues that caused the desire to use drugs and the physical cravings that once haunted them. With non 12 step rehabs, one can truly be released from being labeled an addict and cured of the problem and making it a thing of the past. This is becoming the new norm in recovery and is evidenced every day by people living their lives without fear of relapsing to drugs and alcohol.

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