Drug and Alcohol Recovery with the Twelve-Step Program in Puerto Rico

Does a person have to participate in meetings when they attend drug rehab?

Twelve-step meetings are not necessarily required within a twelve-step program, yet; most facilities’ that utilize this approach relies heavily on group counseling and peer support groups for their patients. When a client finishes a twelve-step program, they do not have to attend regular meetings, although many recovering addicts do, in order to maintain their connection with sober and like-minded people.The twelve-step program has been in existence since 1939. It has since been used to help alcohol and drug addicts deal with their problems. This method has been adapted to deal with all sorts of addiction and many self-help groups have been created to emulate Alcoholics Anonymous.

Twelve-Step Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centers in Puerto Rico

Listed on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website are numerous options for twelve-step programs throughout Puerto Rico. This does include meetings, peer support groups, residential centers, outpatient facilities and detox programs for adults and adolescents. Addicts and their families will find methods of treatment for all types of addiction, dependence, and abuse problems.

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Bobby Newman is a certified counselor and interventionist who has been performing successful interventions for over 17 years. He also has educated thousands of people on the danger of drugs and alcohol addiction.