At Azure Acres, we believe that alcoholism and other forms of addiction are chronic, relapsing illnesses that necessitate abstinence. For individuals who have become addicted, attempting to use substances in a controlled manner will inevitably lead back to biological, psychological, and spiritual distress.
We also believe that abstinence alone is an insufficient response to the disease of addiction. To experience true and lasting improvement, individuals must embrace the process of recovery and establish a commitment to the principles and practices of the 12-Step model of recovery.
Finally, our approach is based upon the belief that, in order to be most effective, addiction treatment must be a holistic experience that addresses and encompasses the individual’s mind, body, and spirit. Embracing concepts such as surrender, honesty, humility, and acceptance is a crucial part of the effort to transcend the limitations of substance abuse and other self-destructive behaviors.
It is the philosophy of Azure that there are various types of substance abuse problems that require different treatment approaches. The less severe forms are much more frequent and tend not to persist. Often, these do not require abstinence or even formalized clinical care. But the more severe forms are chronic, relapsing illnesses that necessitate a complete, continuous disruption of use. Among those who suffer from the latter, any attempt at controlled using is highly unstable and will inevitably lead back to biological, psychological, and spiritual distress.
For individuals who struggle with a substance use disorder, there is no such thing as one drink or an occasional high. Like a sleeping tiger, the disease continues to grow while in remission, and the use of any mood-altering substance will reawaken the full force of the beast.
Additionally, Azure believes that, for individuals who are dealing with a substance use disorder, abstinence is a necessary but insufficient response. In order to see improvements, individuals often have to enter into a process known as recovery. To this end, any treatment that helps clients attain this goal is supported. 12-Step philosophies and facilitation, though, are considered the most attainable and effective way to recover.
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