Non 12 Step Programs as a Solution

December 21st, 2009

When I was sixteen I learned a thing or two about life. My parents had enough. I was confronted head on by family, about my addiction to alcohol and cocaine. I foolishly thought I was hiding it well. But that mistake comes with being young, dumb, and addicted to drugs. Fortunately I had parents who loved me enough to pay attention to my actions and who I was hanging around. My parents are also both recovering drug addicts who know the devastating effects of abusing your body and mind for too many years. They wanted me to have a real chance at life.

They knew me well enough to know that a standard alcohol and drug rehab would not be enough to tame the demons I was facing. They had each been in and out of several programs with only short term results. After some research they had checked themselves into a rehab center that focused on alternative methods of treatment and have since never looked back. So when it came the unfortunate time in their lives to put their only son into a detox program, they had no hesitation about what to do. They enrolled me in a form of unconventional rehabilitation that focused on holistic healing. In other words, this place focused on me as a whole, as one with the earth and the universe. Sounds corny right? Well it worked. And it’s been working for 20 plus years.

For anyone who has tried a standard treatment program and gone into relapse, I highly recommend checking out an alternative center for recovery. After doing some research of my own, I’ve found many that may be right for all walks of life. There are centers strictly for men, women, gay/lesbian/bi/tran, faith-based, and holistic. And since I’ve followed the holistic style of alternative drug rehab, please allow me to tell you a little about it and why it worked for me.

First of all they focus on your diet and what you take into your body. They believe that improving the substances you take into the body, the stronger your mind and body become. By removing additives and empty substances from the diet, the alternative drug rehab intends to move the brain to its highest levels of functioning.

This approach also includes massage, meditation, and relaxation treatments, in order to cleanse the mind of all negative thought. We feel that removing negative thinking and negative influences, will create a positive and enlightened, free path to follow. Tai Chi and Yoga also play a large role in healing the strength of mind and body in order for it to take care of itself and shut out any dependence on toxins.

These are just a few of the things that the holistic approach to alternative drug rehab has to offer. After completing six short months in the program, I saw that my life had done a 180. I decided it was definitely for me and that I was going to train to become an alternative drug counselor and help others just like me. Holistic healing had opened my eyes to a world of peace and whole achievement. I urge anyone who may have a problem to seek help. But I want to show that there are alternative drug rehab programs out there if a twelve step program isn’t for you.

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