Elevate Experience
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Non-12 Step Addiction Recovery: Why The Disease Model Fails & Empowerment Works
Non-12 Step Addiction Recovery: Why The Disease Model Fails & Empowerment Works
Non-12 Step Addiction Recovery: Why The Disease Model Fails & Empowerment Works
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Explore the Empowerment Model of addiction recovery, challenging traditional 12-step methods with self-responsibility and holistic health.
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Episode Overview
- The Empowerment Model offers an alternative to traditional 12-step programmes.
- Addiction is viewed as a learned behaviour rather than a chronic disease.
- Early trauma intervention is crucial in recovery.
- Holistic health practices are essential for lifelong sobriety.
- Community support plays a vital role in successful recovery.
You created this condition. You can fix this condition. It doesn't have to define you.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode, Elevate Addiction Services takes a bold stance against the traditional 12-step model, offering a fresh perspective on addiction recovery. Angie Manson, the CEO, shares her compelling journey from addiction to running a rehab centre. The discussion highlights the philosophical shift from viewing addiction as a chronic disease to seeing it as a learned behaviour rooted in trauma.
The episode challenges the permanent 'addict' label and the concept of 'powerlessness', arguing these can be barriers for many individuals, especially those who don't resonate with the spiritual requirements of traditional programmes. The Empowerment/Choice Model of recovery is explored as an alternative, emphasising self-responsibility, holistic health, and skill acquisition. Angie and her team advocate for tackling trauma early in recovery, addressing co-occurring mental health issues, and building a supportive community.
Listeners will hear about the importance of physical health and mindfulness practices in recovery, and how these contribute to lifelong sobriety. Angie also touches on the limitations of talk therapy and the importance of finding a programme that fits an individual's needs. The episode is packed with insights that challenge conventional recovery methods and offer hope to those seeking a new path. Are you ready to explore a different approach to addiction recovery?