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 client...

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By Doug Mead | 08-11-2012

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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 | 08-11-2012

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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

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As a recovering alcoholic with over 22 years of sobriety, I have been blessed with the opportunity to help a number of fellow alcoholics new in recovery. Recently, a good friend who sought out my help was deathly afraid of one particular thing—going through detox.

In years past, alcohol rehabilitation didn’t have the resources available today with modern technology and medical advances, so detoxification from alcohol could indeed be very painful to endure. Detox symptoms ca...

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By Doug Mead | 06-04-2012

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