Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
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Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
Non-12 Step Addiction Recovery: Why The Disease Model Fails & Empowerment Works
The Elevate Experience
44 minutes
2 weeks ago
Non-12 Step Addiction Recovery: Why The Disease Model Fails & Empowerment Works
Is the 12-Step Disease Model holding you back? In this candid discussion, Elevate Addiction Services breaks down the philosophical and practical differences between traditional AA/NA programs and the modern Empowerment/Choice Model of recovery. Learn why the permanent "addict" label and the concept of "powerlessness" can be a barrier for many—especially the 75% of secular individuals who reject the spiritual requirements.
We discuss the fundamental shift from viewing addiction as a chronic relapsing disease to seeing it as a learned behavior rooted in trauma. Discover why Elevate focuses on self-responsibility, holistic health (mind & body), and skill acquisition to deliver lifelong sobriety.
Don't surrender your power. Learn how to take control of your recovery.
TIME STAMPS:
[00:00] Introduction: Why We Need a New Approach to Recovery
[01:54] Non-12 Step Model: A Program Differentiator
[02:20] Philosophical Differences with AA/NA
[03:51] Disease Model vs. Empowerment Model
[04:33] The Problem with the Permanent 'Addict' Label
[05:51] Addiction as a Learned Behavior & Choice Model
[07:04] Self-Created Condition: You Can Fix This
[09:26] The 28-Day Rehab Myth (Insurance-Driven)
[10:31] Spiritual Hurdle & Identity Conflict for Secular Clients
[15:06] Identifying Trauma as the Root Cause
[18:16] Why We Tackle Trauma First in Treatment
[20:07] Secular Alternatives: SMART Recovery & More
[21:53] The Power of Community & Collaborative Support
[25:51] Mindfulness: Finding Your Center in Crisis
[28:10] Emotions Are Not Bad: Working Through Feelings
Next Step: Verify Your Coverage Today! If you are looking for an in-network, non-12 step rehab that puts you in control, contact Elevate. Call 24/7: (831) 440-3568 Website: https://elevaterehab.org/
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NON-12-STEP APPROACH: https://elevaterehab.org/experience/non-12-step/
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KEYWORDS
Non-12 Step Recovery, AA Alternative, Non 12 Step Rehab, Empowerment Model, Disease Model Fails, Trauma Informed Addiction Treatment, Secular Recovery, SMART Recovery, Addiction Learned Behavior, Why 12 step doesn't work, Non-religious sobriety, Addiction Powerlessness, Dual Diagnosis Rehab, Holistic Addiction Treatment, Mindfulness in Recovery, Emotional Regulation Skills, Self-Responsibility Addiction
The Elevate Experience
Welcome to the Elevate Experience! From addict to running her own rehab for over 20 years, CEO of Elevate Addiction Services, Angie Manson’s journey through recovery is an inspiring tale of overcoming adversity and finding redemption.
She first experimented with drugs and alcohol at age 11 and by age 15 had dropped out of high school and was using hard drugs on a daily basis. After being arrested 7 times as a juvenile, and having an unsuccessful attempt at rehab, she continued to spiral further into addiction. As an adult, facing a 10 year prison sentence, she was forced back into rehab at the age of 20.
Through the compassion of her judge and recovery mentors, Angie found her true passion and purpose for helping others like herself overcome their struggles with addiction and live an empowered life.
