The 12-step program is one of the most popular programs for treating addiction – whether it to be to drugs, alcohol, food, sex, or some other substance or behavior. There’s a 12-step program for just about every addiction, and the steps are always the same. There’s a reason the 12-step program is so ubiquitous in the world of addiction treatment: It works.
There are many types of addiction treatment that get results, including cognitive behavioral therapy and medical treatment. Yet the 12-step program has always been highly recommended because it gets results. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
People who are struggling with addiction feel overwhelmed, confused, and hopeless. Many scoff at the notion of therapy because it involves hard work with no definitive outcome or timeline. Medication treatment may produce results for some addictions, such as opioid addiction, but it is not a comprehensive treatment.
The 12-step program provides a clear road map for recovery. It shows addicts exactly what they need to do and when – or at least in what order to do it. There is also flexibility in the system, allowing addicts to re-work steps as they need to do so.
Recovery can be difficult and lonely. Addicts who get individual therapy may feel that they can talk to their therapist, but they may not feel they can talk to anyone else. In a 12-step program, there is a built-in system of support with other addicts who are currently going through recovery, as well as those who have been on their journey for years.
When addicts attend 12-step meetings, they can hear from others who are going through exactly what they are going through now, or who have been through it in the past. They can feel validation throughout their journey, and they can get advice from those who have been where they are.
No matter where an addict lives, there is likely a 12-step meeting – or several – available within a day or even a few hours of when the person needs support. The 12-step program is so widespread that numerous groups and businesses host meetings in just about every city or county in the country. The more populated the place, the more likely there will be multiple meetings a week or even a day.
Such widespread access ensures that those in recovery can get the support they need whenever they need it. If they are tempted to use, they can likely find a meeting to attend instead.
The part of the 12-step program that usually proves controversial is that it asks people to look to a higher power for guidance. Many people interpret this higher power as god, but that’s not a requirement. People can consider the universe their higher power, or they can define their higher power however they want.
Providing this focus on a higher power helps addicts take the attention off themselves. It helps them to give their struggle – and their lives – more meaning, which can help them when they are feeling hopeless or weak.
The 12-step program is an effective addiction treatment plan. It can be used as addiction treatment on its own, or it can be used in conjunction with other treatments, such as medication treatment or individual therapy. Working the steps can help those struggling with any kind of addiction to end their addiction and to heal from the damage that caused the addiction or the damaged caused by the addiction.
If you are ready to break your addiction and start building a healthy life, contact Corebella Health and Wellness to learn about our treatment options. We offer 12-step meetings in addition to individual and group counseling, medication treatment, and more. We also offer intensive detox for those who need it. As a wellness clinic, we also offer services to help those recovering from addiction and others to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition counseling, hormone therapy, massage, and more. We have locations in Tempe, Glendale, and Scottsdale. Call us today to learn more about our treatment options or to schedule a tour.
2600 E Southern Ave Suite E-1
Tempe, Arizona 85282
Office: (480) 409-0322
5700 W Olive Ave, Suite 107
Glendale, AZ 85302
Office: (602) 4929595
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Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Office: (602) 649-0677
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Kendahl is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) skilled in trauma-informed care, centered in a strengths-based lens. Kendahl believes that no person is broken, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect while trusting their own inherent worth.
Kendahl specializes in creating safe and inclusive environments to provide effective client-centered care, where all people can feel accepted, seen, and valued during their healing journey.
Kendahl is passionate about removing barriers to treatment for all, within a collective and collaborative community. As an advocate for human rights, Kendahl utilizes social work ethics and social justice to drive their passion for serving others. As an artist and mentor turned behavioral health professional, Kendahl conscientiously integrates the creative process and best evidence-based practices, to guide their vision, and model a path to holistic healing.
Dr. Nicki Rippeteau grew up in suburban Detroit and in Missouri. She graduated from University of Central Missouri and University of Missouri-Kansas City school of medicine. She trained at the Mayo Clinic and remained on staff at Mayo for 5 years, receiving Board Certification in Anesthesiology.
Dr. Rippeteau practiced Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management in Texas, Oklahoma and Missouri for over 30 years.
The last several years, she has been committed to the practice of Addiction Medicine, emphasizing a holistic approach, addressing needs of both the body and the mind.
When not practicing medicine, she likes to cook and enjoys spending time with her two dogs, family, and especially her grandchildren.
Dr. M. Khoury is a graduate of Michigan State University. He obtained his medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. His residency was in Family Medicine as part of the William Beaumont hospital system. He moved to Arizona in 2001.
Dr. Khoury has over twenty-five years of experience in primary and urgent care. He served as an urgent care director for the Honor Health System. Dr. Khoury is board certified in Family Medicine, a member of The American Family Physicians and a member of American Medical Association. Dr. Khoury has a special interest in addiction medicine. He enjoys making a difference in people’s lives. He looks forward to helping people change their lives for the better and help them see that there is a bright future ahead of them.
He enjoys traveling and his favorite destinations to visit have been Europe and Mexico. He likes to watch football every Sunday and cheers on The Arizona Cardinals. Dr. Khoury loves to spend time with his family. He enjoys taking his two daughters and his wife to new restaurants and local attractions such as the Phoenix Zoo, learning from the local museums and strolling through the Desert Botanical Garden as a family.
With the growing concerns around the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to take a moment to reassure our Corebella family that we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure your health and safety as we continue to operate. We know how important our service can be during this time of need. That’s why our doors will remain open for our patients and anyone in need of our services.
At Corebella we practice rigorous cleaning and sanitation procedures and we have implemented extra precautions to ensure that our clinics remain safe and comfortable places.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to follow the guidelines from the CDC and public health experts. The health and wellbeing of our patients, employees, and community is our top priority.
You can reach our Tempe office by phone at (480) 409-0322 or our Glendale office at (602) 492-9595. You can also schedule your appointment or submit your questions online at our contact page https://www.corebellawellness.com/contact/
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