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A Better Way

Traditional alcohol addiction therapy involves a 28-day program that focuses on getting the sober and teaching him the steps of the 12 Step Program model. This gives a man addicted to alcohol a good start, but then leaves him on his own to figure it out. Frustration and even relapse often follow when the alcoholic’s “willpower” is overcome by a stronger emotion.Â

Mark Houston discovered a better way on his own journey to sobriety. The Mark Houston Recovery Center offers men the opportunity to not only learn the 12 steps, but to put them into practice and make them a habit. Â

Replace Instead of Remove

The men who go to Mark Houston also learn to replace their old negative thought patterns, habits and behaviors with new more healthy ones. Simply eradicating the old behaviors leaves an empty hole, a hole once filled by alcohol or drug use. When a man does not know how to fill that hole, he faces a constant struggle even if he remains sober. At Mark Houston Recovery, all aspects of the man’s life are treated. He will learn new habits and behaviors for his nutritional, fitness, financial and spiritual well-being. He will feel complete and whole, instead of empty and deprived.Â

Think of it this way: if a person needed to lose weight, would you teach them to just quit eating? Of course not. The same is true with drugs or alcohol addiction recovery. Just like the overweight person needs to learn new ways of eating, the drug or alcohol addict needs to learn new, healthy ways of dealing with the issues in his life. Alcohol was once the way he dealt with his emotions. Without that, he will need to know how to deal with challenges that are a natural part of life.

Physical, Emotional, Financial and Spiritual Health

At Mark Houston Recovery, a man will learn to have health and balance in all areas of his life. Alcohol addiction recovery will become the path to healthy new life instead of just a sobering up process. Learning to properly care for his physical body through proper nutrition (a lack of certain vitamins and minerals can trigger unhealthy cravings) and exercise is a positive step toward better self-esteem.Â

Exercise can often provide the release a man needs to deal with stress and is an excellent replacement for substance use, because it provides a “natural high.” Learning to properly manage finances helps to avoid unnecessary stress — and provides one less reason to look for an escape. A man’s spiritual well-being cannot be overlooked. The Mark Houston Recovery Center teaches basic spiritual laws and principles that every man, regardless of their religion or lack thereof, can use to better his life.

Time for a Change

When a man is ready to experience a life free from the bondage of alcohol or drug addiction, he is welcome at Mark Houston Recovery. The journey of a healthier, happier life begins with the first step. The time for change is now.

Tags: Addiction, Alcoholism, General Category, Health and Wellness, Recovery, Relapse Prevention //