Why Is Spirituality Important in Recovery?
Updated on 08/02/23 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO of PaRC Addiction is much more than a loss of control regarding substance use. Addiction often brings about uncomfortable feelings of disconnection, isolation, guilt and shame. In order for recovery to be successful, it is important that treatment teaches individuals how to navigate through such […]
Role of Spirituality
The Basics The 12 Steps were developed in the 1930’s by Bill Ebby, who underwent a powerful spiritual experience once he learned from a doctor that his alcoholism was going to soon kill him. Bill decided to abstain from drinking and surrender himself to his spirituality and higher power, which worked successfully to keep him […]
Holistic therapy and how they help fight addiction
Holistic therapy and how they help fight addiction What is holistic therapy? Holistic therapy is defined as non-medicinal recovery methods. At Cliffside, we use holistic therapy to complement traditional treatment practices. Holistic therapy aims to bring the mind, body and spirit into alignment. It focuses on the patient’s overall well-being while also treating physical symptoms […]
Do I Have to Believe In God to Recover from Addiction?
Do I Have to Believe In God to Recover from Addiction? This is perhaps one of the longest running debates in addiction recovery – must I believe in God, or a Higher Power, to achieve recovery? The short answer is no. When Alcoholics Anonymous, the first of the 12 step programs was created, it was […]