Edinburgh Recovery House

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We provide a range of essential services for your recovery journey

Call us now: +44 (0)7399 123 377

We provide a range of essential services for your recovery journey Call us now: +44 (0)7399 123 377

Our Mission

To provide men leaving rehab with the foundations of a lasting recovery and a pathway to a fulfilling, happy and sober life.

Introducing our abstinence-based, 12 Step approach to recovery

Our Approach to Recovery

At Edinburgh Recovery House (ERH), we are committed to supporting our residents through their journey to recovery with a comprehensive Abstinence Based Programme based on the 12 Step Programme of Recovery. This approach is grounded in the belief that recovery from addiction is best achieved through completely abstaining from all addictive substances. Our programme is designed to help individuals break the cycle of addiction, rebuild their lives, and foster long-term recovery.

Our Approach

Our abstinence based approach integrates the 12 Step Programme of Recovery with a variety of other therapeutic practices to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of addiction. By focusing on abstinence and the 12 Steps, we aim to help our residents develop the skills and resilience necessary to manage their lives without reliance on any substances. Our approach includes:

  • Individual Coaching: Tailored one-on-one sessions that address personal challenges and promote self-understanding.

  • Group Work: Peer support sessions that leverage shared experiences to foster a sense of community and mutual support.

  • Educational Workshops: Sessions designed to provide residents with knowledge about the nature of addiction, its effects, and strategies for maintaining sobriety.

  • Mindfulness and Wellbeing Activities: Practices that encourage mental health, stress management, and emotional regulation.

  • Relapse Prevention Planning: Developing personalised strategies to identify and manage triggers and high-risk situations.

Benefits of Abstinence

Choosing an abstinence-based, 12 Step path offers numerous benefits, including:

Improved Physical Health

Abstinence allows the body to recover from the harmful effects of substances, leading to improved overall health.

Enhanced Mental Clarity

Without the clouding effects of substances, individuals can think more clearly, make better decisions, and focus on personal growth.

Emotional Stability

Abstaining from substances helps stabilize mood swings and emotional responses, facilitating a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Strengthened Relationships

Recovery supports the healing of relationships damaged by addiction, enabling healthier connections with family and friends.

Sustainable Recovery

Abstinence lays the foundation for long-term recovery, reducing the risk of relapse and promoting a life free from addiction.

The 12 Steps

Edinburgh Recovery House fully incorporates the 12 Step recovery principles first pioneered by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. The goal is to achieve a positive, fulfilling, happy and sober life, free from alcohol and drugs.

All the rehab centres we work with adopt the 12 Step programme as part of their therapeutic practice. We continue that work and embed the 12 Step programme in to your real life after rehab.

The 12 Steps are proven to be a highly effective basis for the treatment of behavioural addictions which includes gambling addiction, sex addiction, porn addiction, gaming addiction, phone addiction and more.