The 12 steps of recovery

It’s December already, and while many of us are hiding presents and getting ready for family, for others, Christmas can be a difficult period. Port for Santa, eggnog and brandy on the pudding make alcohol an unavoidable theme around the festive season, so it’s a testing time for anyone in recovery from addiction.

On the 12-days before Christmas, we will be reminding everyone of the 12-steps that build strength and connection in our recovery programme. We hope these daily reminders will reinforce the progress everyone accomplished during their treatment, as each step represents the fantastic achievement people have made or are going to make in their rehabilitation. Although they have a different meaning to each person, these steps make up the framework that keeps us on the recovery path and encourage us to remain strong through difficult times.

By providing an opportunity to have open and honest discussions, our clients can discuss each of the 12 steps and what each step means to them. For anyone struggling with addiction, this offers insight into the healing process and provides daily motivation in the lead up to Christmas.

The UKAT Alumni team will also be active in providing its free support service, checking in with clients over the phone and making sure that their recovery journey is still on track.

For anyone not a part of the Alumni network, we will be providing regular information about other free support services available, to ensure that everyone knows where they can turn to for help if needed. The directory at the bottom of this page can also be used to access free treatment across the UK.

Make sure to check back on this on this page every day, as we reveal a new festive reminder of the 12-step programme each morning, in the calendar above. Let each window be a reminder of how far you’ve come and enjoy a sober Christmas!

Christmas activities over Zoom

To round off the end of what has been an unexpected year, we’ve pulled together a list of interactive events to get involved in this December. These activities are a healthy support system for those with all types of addiction, including narcotics, porn and eating disorders.

Take a look at the table below to find out what’s taking place.

Free treatment options

UKAT incorporates the community and support of these steps into our diverse inpatient programme, alongside holistic treatments such as CBT, mindfulness and yoga, to encourage long-term recovery. We also offer our Strengths model for those interested in an alternative approach.

If you are looking for free or outpatient treatment instead, please use the directory below to check availability in any area, by clicking on the desired county.