Arizona 12 Step Recovery Program
Addiction hurts more than the physical body – your spirit needs to heal as well
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Author:
Lisa Waknin
Medical Reviewer:
Rob Heinrich, LPC
Our 12 Step Recovery Program
Addiction Treatment in the Heart of Prescott Arizona
Our drug treatment center blends the traditional 12 Step model with holistic, cutting edge treatment modalities. The goal is to help you develop a clean lifestyle that promotes skills to assist you the rest of your life – wherever you are – long after treatment has been completed.
The difference between Silver Sands Recovery and other rehabs is that we will take you to 12 Step meetings from the beginning of your stay. We believe your introduction to this process should begin immediately and it is a strong tool to help attain lifelong sobriety.
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Arizona 12 Step Rehab at Silver Sands Recovery
Skills to Assist You the Rest of Your Life
We believe that the 12 Step program, in combination with our holistic healing and therapeutic treatment approaches, is one of the best ways to address your substance abuse problem. Addiction hurts more than the physical body – your spirit needs to heal as well.
The 12 Steps recovery programs are a spiritual approach to addiction treatment as opposed to physical treatment such as medication or mental treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy. While it is not strictly religious, many of the concepts and teachings have religious connotation, making it much more effective for religious people. It emphasizes putting faith in a higher power – whatever that means to you – to help guide you through the addiction and point you in the right direction after sobriety is achieved. This includes accepting fault for past and future transgressions, working to constantly improve yourself in the eyes of your higher power.
While the 12 Steps started with Alcoholics Anonymous, they can be adapted to apply to just about any addiction group.
The 12 Steps
- Admit we were powerless over our addictions & life was not sustainable
- Look to a higher power (your God) for faith that things can get better
- Give our lives over to God and accept their help
- Take a moral inventory of ourselves, our wrongdoing, and who we’ve hurt
- Admit to God and 1 other person your faults & wrongs
- Be willing to accept God’s help
- Ask God to absolve us of our sins and remove our shortcomings
- Identify harm caused in our past and be willing to make amends
- Make amends to those we have harmed
- Accept responsibility for the past and work towards forgiveness
- Connect with God through prayer and meditation for knowledge to share & the power to share it
- Carry God’s teachings forwards to help others who are suffering and apply the principles in daily life
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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment in Prescott, Arizona, We Can Help!
Our services in Prescott, AZ, focus on providing comprehensive care for individuals facing dual diagnosis, which includes both mental health challenges and addiction issues. We understand the complexities of these intertwined conditions and offer tailored treatment plans to address each person’s unique needs.
How the 12 Steps Work
Improving Your Spiritual & Mental Well-Being
The 12 Step program consists of 12 principles that guide you in improving your spiritual and mental well-being while your body heals. It encourages you to recognize your faults, accept your past, and acknowledge that your addiction is too much to handle alone. This means seeking help from a higher power to overcome your weaknesses and the addiction tied to them. By clearing your mind, you can focus on fixing the wrongs you have done because of your addiction. This helps you leave the past behind and move toward a happier, healthier life without repeating those mistakes.
A key part of the 12 Steps is the importance of social responsibility and unity among people recovering from addiction. AA meetings and other 12 Step programs emphasize that by helping others, you can help yourself better. That’s why they encourage holding each other accountable for following and sharing the 12 Steps. This often involves having sponsors who can support you and understand your struggles, guiding you on your path to sobriety.
Once you have practiced these principles, share what you have learned with others who are also struggling, so they too can find spiritual healing in their lives.
Why Implement the 12 Steps Recovery Program
Community Support System
The 12 Steps program has been used by many Alcoholics Anonymous groups over the years and has also been adapted for other groups like Gamblers Anonymous because it works well. While it’s hard to find exact statistics due to different personal situations, people benefit from the 12 Steps because they create a support network that not everyone has access to.
Addiction affects millions of people in the United States. Finding others who understand your struggles is important, especially on days when you feel like relapsing. Every day is a new challenge, but together, we can overcome it.
Addiction can drain our spirits and leave us feeling hopeless. Putting faith in a higher power can help renew your confidence and set you on the path to sobriety. As you progress, your confidence and motivation will grow. You will not only want to stay sober but also help others find the same relief. This makes you a positive role model for others facing addiction, whether through 12 Step meetings or by being a supportive presence in everyday life.
Silver Sands Recovery 12 Step Rehab
We Are Here For You
At Silver Sands Recovery, we incorporate the principles of the 12 Steps into our treatment approach to comprehensively address your addiction on physical, mental, and spiritual levels. Our holistic recovery method is guided by the spiritual and social emphasis of the 12 Steps, which helps motivate you to improve during your stay with us and empowers you to maintain that motivation in your journey of sobriety.
It can be challenging to see the light at the end of the tunnel during the early stages of detoxification and recovery, but our expert staff is here to guide you. Our family-focused treatment philosophy and supportive group environment ensure that you always have someone to talk to when you need it most, any time of day.
Silver Sands Recovery Accepts Most Insurance
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Contact Silver Sands Recovery for Help
Selecting a behavioral health treatment center in Prescott, Arizona for you or your loved one’s recovery if a vital step in the path of recovery. To make your admission process as easy as possible, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact us today to speak to our admissions team and learn more about what Silver Sands Recovery has to offer.
The mountains, clean air, and our inspiring sober community await you.
J.C.