Drug & Alcohol Rehab U.S.- A Non 12-Step Program

Rehab for Alcohol Abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism

When you’ve made a decision to get professional help for alcohol abuse, alcoholism, or any other substance abuse, and have decided on going to a residential rehabilitation program (vs. outpatient treatment), Drug & Alcohol Rehab Asia may be the right choice for you. Yes, we are some distance from the U.S., but well worth the journey. If you’re serious about your recovery, are looking for a top quality luxury rehab, and want a bit of an adventure starting your road to recovery, we are the right place and right people for you.

Addiction Treatment Models and What You Should Know

There are two predominant categories regarding programs of treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism and any substance abuse: the 12-step model and non 12-step programs…

The 12-Step Model

The 12-Step model is the predominate paradigm of drug and alcohol treatment programs in the United States, the UK, and other countries—although this is beginning to change as more and more research is being done on the efficacy of 12-step programs vs., e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based programs. The 12-Step Model is based on, and permeated by, the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and thus the 12 steps used in AA. With the 12 step philosophy, recovery comes through group affiliation with other recovering persons, and changing thought and behavior in accordance with the principles of the 12 steps of AA. The 12-Step Model also adheres to the disease model of addiction.

The disease model sees alcoholism as a medical illness which is chronic and progressive, with alcohol as the causal agent. The inability to control drinking behavior is seen as a symptom, and complete abstinence from alcohol consumption the only means of treatment. Controlled drinking is not possible, as alcoholics are physiologically unable to drink moderately due to the unique effect alcohol has on certain physiological processes. In contrast, many non 12-step programs do not see alcoholism as a disease, rather as a learned behavioral issue.

While the 12 Step Model / AA embraces the disease model, there is yet a moral dimension to having the disease and dealing with it—as seen in terminology and principles in the 12 steps, e.g., making amends, defects of character, personal inventory, confessing the nature of our wrongs, etc.. Twelve-step programs have a strong Christian religious tone that runs through them. Additionally, with that said, it is thought that recovery only comes with a ‘spiritual awakening.’

A Non 12-Step Alternative: Drug & Alcohol Rehab Asia

Non 12-Step model programs are available, i.e., programs that do not use the 12 steps of AA as their foundation and as guiding principles. And, as already mentioned, many non 12-step programs do not see alcoholism as a disease, rather as a learned behavioral issue. Drug & Alcohol Rehab Asia is an effective alternative to 12-step programs, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as its primary therapeutic approach. While our program is a non-step program, we do not discourage recovering persons from seeking support in 12-step groups, e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous, upon their return home. Some find the social support of a 12-step group and the 12-step philosophy helpful for their recovery.

Our holistic alcohol treatment program includes Detox, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relapse Awareness, Group Education, Art Therapy, Water Workout, Sharing Your Life Story, Group Sports, Journalling, Stress Management, Excursions, Nutritious and Delicious Meals, and Aftercare Planning—all set in a stunning and luxurious setting.

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If you or a loved one is in need of the very best in alcohol rehab services, Drug & Alcohol Rehab Asia can help. Call us at +66 87 140 7788, or email us at info@alcoholrehab.com or use the contact form.