There are many out there in the recovery community who believe that relapse is a right of recovery. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, that is a belief that is not shared in any way.

Are relapses common occurrences among addicts and alcoholics within the first year after going through treatment at addiction treatment centers?

Yes.

Does relapse have to happen?

No.

12 Palms Recovery Center is a drug rehab facility that believes strongly in preparing each and every clie...

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By Doug Mead | 08-13-2012

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Drug and alcohol treatment centers across the country are in business to help their clients achieve a life in recovery. But how many of those drug and alcohol treatment centers act more like a business than as a facility that believes in fighting for it clients?

Many substance abuse rehabs, including Florida rehab facilities, are equipped with all of the finest amenities and serve to pamper their clients while they are attempting to recover from drug or alcohol abuse. While the idea of...

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By Doug Mead | 08-13-2012

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As a recovering alcoholic/addict with almost 23 years of sobriety, one of the biggest issues I faced in early recovery was struggling to find out who I really was.

For most addicts, that is a question that many face as they rid their bodies of the toxic substances that they used to mask their pain and anguish. For many of us, drugs and alcohol was the great elixir—it gave us the false illusion that we could be someone else.

Drug rehab treatment centers across the country w...

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By Doug Mead | 08-07-2012

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One of the things that I learned early on in my recovery from alcoholism was that as long as I continued drinking, peace of mind was never going to be achieved. Considering the path my life took in the months and years preceding my decision to enter alcohol rehab, they were absolutely right.

So, what do I do to stop the pain in my head? That’s the question that many alcoholics face in early recovery. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, that answer can be found.

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By Doug Mead | 08-07-2012

Categories: Alcohol Rehab | Add Comment(s)

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