Well, after almost of year (51 weeks) of being AL free and having no challenges what-so-ever, I feel compelled to share my findings both experienced and researched. First, let me say that anyone who is being successful with a 12-step program, please don't change anything and just file this away as information. However, for anyone who has not been successful with a 12-step program or anyone who is wanting to stop, I want to share the following. There are a FEW programs in the US that take a different approach and I think that for many people it is a much better approach. I have been AL free and had no cravings after drinking heavily for 25 years. No sponser, no meetings, no follow-up needed. The great news is that it IS because of me that I drank and it IS because of me that I have stopped-it is not something that I have no control over-I have total control over it!
I am going to mention 2 alternatives-the first is the rehab I went to-it is at Florida Alcohol Rehab & Drug Treatment Centre Mental Health Programs - A.T.I or Florida Alcohol Rehab & Drug Treatment Centre Mental Health Programs - A.T.I. This rehab approach basically gives you the tools you need to realize that you are in total control and will help determine WHY you drink. It is GREAT regardless of your issues-drinking, drugs, PTSD, loss of a loved one, depression, etc. Charles, who leads the clinic is the most gifted individual that I have ever met. They only do 10 or so people at a time so it is very personal. There is no formal follow-up because it is not needed if you really understand that you control it and can face your issues-no matter WHAT they are. They also have an at-home program, though the following one may be better.
The second is the other place I looked to go to and may have a good alternative if you don't want to go to rehab-it is called the Jude Thaddeus program and they have 3 programs (including an executive program-only 5 people at a time and no group sessions) AND a DO IT AT HOME program. You can learn more at Drug Rehab, Alcohol Rehabilitation, Addiction Treatment Center Alternative, Recovery Program, Alcoholism or Alcohol Recovery Programs - Drug Recovery Programs, Home Recovery Programs, Self Help Addiction Program, Online Recovery Program. I ordered and studied the book just for my own information and it is great-I recommend it even to those of us that have this thing beat. Oh, and before someone says something, once you understand that drinking is no different than overeating, cheating on your spouse, smoking, obsesing with golf, etc. it is not that big of a deal. It is the underlying issues that have to be dealt with-control them, and the drinking is a non-issue.
I hope this information can help at least one person who has struggled-I really post this because I see people still struggling and personally I kept trying to stop the same way-if you do the same thing you will get the same result. I stepped up, took responsibility, and I am the happiest that I have ever been in my life.
Also, these are not perfect programs-they will NOT change you....they will give you the tools you need to change. If you are not ready to change, don't waste your time or money. Finally, I have no affiliation with either program other than attending the first one. No one has asked me to poast this information. It comes from my heart on valentine's day weekend.
Jeff
I am going to mention 2 alternatives-the first is the rehab I went to-it is at Florida Alcohol Rehab & Drug Treatment Centre Mental Health Programs - A.T.I or Florida Alcohol Rehab & Drug Treatment Centre Mental Health Programs - A.T.I. This rehab approach basically gives you the tools you need to realize that you are in total control and will help determine WHY you drink. It is GREAT regardless of your issues-drinking, drugs, PTSD, loss of a loved one, depression, etc. Charles, who leads the clinic is the most gifted individual that I have ever met. They only do 10 or so people at a time so it is very personal. There is no formal follow-up because it is not needed if you really understand that you control it and can face your issues-no matter WHAT they are. They also have an at-home program, though the following one may be better.
The second is the other place I looked to go to and may have a good alternative if you don't want to go to rehab-it is called the Jude Thaddeus program and they have 3 programs (including an executive program-only 5 people at a time and no group sessions) AND a DO IT AT HOME program. You can learn more at Drug Rehab, Alcohol Rehabilitation, Addiction Treatment Center Alternative, Recovery Program, Alcoholism or Alcohol Recovery Programs - Drug Recovery Programs, Home Recovery Programs, Self Help Addiction Program, Online Recovery Program. I ordered and studied the book just for my own information and it is great-I recommend it even to those of us that have this thing beat. Oh, and before someone says something, once you understand that drinking is no different than overeating, cheating on your spouse, smoking, obsesing with golf, etc. it is not that big of a deal. It is the underlying issues that have to be dealt with-control them, and the drinking is a non-issue.
I hope this information can help at least one person who has struggled-I really post this because I see people still struggling and personally I kept trying to stop the same way-if you do the same thing you will get the same result. I stepped up, took responsibility, and I am the happiest that I have ever been in my life.
Also, these are not perfect programs-they will NOT change you....they will give you the tools you need to change. If you are not ready to change, don't waste your time or money. Finally, I have no affiliation with either program other than attending the first one. No one has asked me to poast this information. It comes from my heart on valentine's day weekend.
Jeff
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