Solice

Authored by Pin Ng

Solice Recovery

Situated just a short walk from the town of Marbella in Costa Del Sol, Spain, the Solice Recovery rehab center is designed to support its patients through a medical detox and 12 step program in a way that is supportive and empowering of its guests.

Solice Recovery treats addictions and issues such as alcohol, synthetic and prescription drugs, gambling, trauma, eating disorders, and anxiety, and understands that none of these issues are created or exist in a vacuum. They are also incredibly open about the types of people that they cater to, with plans for LGBTQ+ people, young adults, pregnant women, and those with mild physical or intellectual disabilities, to name just a few, as well as sober people who feel as though they may be at risk of relapse.

The center offers a sober environment for 28-day stay programs, with a wide range of therapies available to help support guests as they adjust to sobriety. Everyone at Solice Recovery is a participant in the 12 Step Program at the core of treatment, including the staff, and the center requires full cooperation from guests, a full commitment to following the steps of the program, and participation in the busy daily timetable that is run by knowledgeable, empathetic staff.

Solice Recovery values honesty and trust as its two core components and expects both from those seeking help. While there is a spiritual emphasis on everything that they do, they offer 1-to-1 family, or group therapy sessions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and yoga sessions to help support guests in dealing with the emotional and mental struggles of rehab.

The Solice Spain facility itself is a large former hotel turned villa with a garden and 15 single occupancy rooms with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning units. There are plenty of amenities available such as a swimming pool, barbeque area, and media center, and guests are allowed 1 hour of wi-fi access per day.

The Solice Spain facility itself is a large former hotel turned villa with a garden and 15 single occupancy rooms with ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning units. There are plenty of amenities available such as a swimming pool, barbeque area, and media center, and guests are allowed 1 hour of wi-fi access per day.

Solice also organizes hiking or cycling trips, as well as visits to local towns and beaches, allowing guests to slowly build up their sober social interactions. To help with this, Solice Recovery supplies in-person or online follow-up support sessions once guests have left the facility, while encouraging anyone nervous about relapse on the flight into the local Malaga airport to take full advantage of their airport collection and delivery service, or even of a flight escort, who will fly out to meet the guest and return on an inbound flight, in case of fear of relapse during the flight itself.

Overall, although Solice Recovery Spain is one of the newer Spanish rehab facilities, it has a lot to offer including full commitment to the 12 Step Program, the inclusion of adapted programs for people with different needs or backgrounds, such as those with disabilities, young people, and LGBT+ individuals. Solice Spain has begun to deliver effective treatment and therapies for a wide range of addictions.

Executive Summary of Solice Recovery Spain

Solice Spain is a rehabilitation facility that emphasizes on the traditional 12 step recovery program. The staff at Solice are well versed in addiction therapies, and the rehab offers services to those who need a place to come for a detox, relapse, or any other addiction services requiring an overnight stay. The staff at Solice Spain pride themselves on being available for even those who feel like they’re on shaky ground, making Solice EU the perfect place to come back to if you feel as if you just need reinforcement of your 12 step program and a safe place to stay free from distractions and outside influences.

Is 12 Step at Solice Recovery Right for You or your Loved One?

At Worlds Best Rehab we advocate getting the right treatment at the right time. It is important to get the treatment that works for you. If you are new to recovery there is a lot of discussion in the recovery community as to the advantages and disadvantages of a 12 step program.

Many rehabs choose not to use the 12-Step program of recovery for the following reasons:

Non 12 step rehab utilizes a wide range of evidence-based treatment therapies that have shown to be successful based on years of scientific research
It addresses the root cause of the addiction through one on one therapy in addition to group meetings
The issue of “God” and “Higher Power” in the 12 Steps are uncomfortable for many people
Non 12 step rehab encourages patients to take responsibility for their recovery, the 12-Steps say you are powerless
Non 12 step rehab programs believe that there’s more to addiction than simply the cravings or dependence
12 Step programs believe that “Once an addict, always an addict,” and there are many questions around this and whether it is true or not
Some people believe that 12 Step programs are “shame based’

If you are considering a 12 Step rehab program and you are not already ‘in recovery’ or have never been to a 12 Step meeting it is advisable to check out a local meeting of AA or NA first to get a feeling for what its all about. Please also note that other non-12 step self help groups are available such as SMART Recovery.

If you do not feel able to attend a 12 step meeting before rehab then you need to know that the core ‘text’ of 12 step recovery is the Big Book.

You can access the Big Book here for Free through PDF or by listening to it, check out this free online version.

Advantages of 12 Step Program

Research has shown that patients who take part in 12-step programs decrease their drug and/or alcohol intake compared to those who don’t attend self-help groups
12 Step programs are nearly 100 years old and remain true to their roots… if they worked 100 years ago they should work now
12 Step recovery gives the chance to learn from others and develop fellowship in recovery

Additional 12-step resources include (but are not limited to):

The Story of Solice Spain

Solice was founded in 2020 by Grétar Sigurðarson. Grétar was an Icelandic strongman who struggled deeply with addiction. Now strong in his sobriety, Grétar founded Solice to be a place where anyone can come and relearn how to live without substances.

Location of Solice Recovery, Spain

Location is so important for treatment, as a new atmosphere signifies a fresh start. Guests at Solice enjoy the beauty of Spain in its entirety, as the treatment center is on the Costa del Sol, within walking distance of Marbella.

There are beautiful sunrises to be seen, history to learn, and so much wonderful food to be eaten in and around Marbella. The average temperature during the winter months of September to March is 80°F / 26.5°C, while the average during their summer months of April to August is 90°F / 33°C. Solice EU is the perfect retreat for anyone who needs a place to get away while surrounded by beauty.

Solice rehab in Spain has staff that speak English, Spanish, Icelandic, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish.

Solice Spain Rehab Approach

Solice is a hands-on rehabilitation facility. They offer services that teach participants how to live intently and mindfully, teaching coping mechanisms and activities that help rather than harm. Every guest at Solice stays in one of the 12 single occupancy former hotel air-conditioned rooms. They are equipped with en suite bathrooms and provide a warm and comforting place to call home while going through a rejuvenation.

Some of the activities offered at Solice Spain include the following:

12 Step Meetings
Diet and Nutrition Counseling
The teaching and implementation of mindfulness and meditation
Yoga
Ice baths
Breathing Exercises
Fitness and Exercise
Addressing any hormonal imbalances that result from addiction
Group and individual therapies

Amenities at Solice Recovery include the following:

Access to a kitchen and dining room
BBQ areas
Swimming pool
Indoor and outdoor gyms
Wifi
An in-house chef that prepares three meals daily, emphasizing health and nutrition.
Access to communal and private areas.
Volleyball court
Within walking distance to beaches, hills, and national parks.

Therapies at Solice Spain

Solice EU encourages guests to participate in therapy and requires at least five individual sessions per week to be completed. Group discussions are daily, encompassing many different topics and aspects of living through addiction. The primary form of therapy utilized at Solice Rehab Spain is the 12-step recovery method. Guests will either begin or continue this journey while encouraged every step of the way by everyone at Solice.

Solice Spain has a team full of knowledgeable professionals to assist with all of the emotions and the psychological side of detox and relapse. They are also more than qualified to ensure you are in a safe place to detox, providing physical support and even medical intervention if needed.

Solice Spain providers assist with things such as:

12 Step Programs
Addiction education
Physical rehabilitation
Meditation
Group Sessions
Treatment of underlying trauma

Therapies provided at Solice Spain include the following:

Twelve-Step Facilitation
One on one counseling
CBT, or cognitive behavior therapy.
Family therapy
Group therapy
Life skills
Meditation and mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy
Nutrition
Spiritual care
Yoga

Programs at Solice Spain

Solice EU operates primarily off of two programs, their clinical detox program, and their 28-day stay program.

Clinical Detox at Solice EU

Solice’s clinical detox program is a complete substance detox. Guests are supervised constantly under clinical supervision and these stays take anywhere from three to fourteen days. Solice partners with Clinica NorMed to provide this medically assisted detox on-site.

A clinical detox at Solice includes the following:

Full psychiatric assessment
Full blood panel
Customized therapy creation to address nutritional and hormonal imbalances.

28 Day Stay

The 28-day stay program is for anyone that needs a safe place to prevent a relapse, or for anyone that is currently in a relapse.

This program is all-inclusive and encompasses the entire Solice Spain package within it. Guests receive daily therapies and enjoy all of the amenities of the center while experiencing a complete and total transformation while being introduced or reintroduced to the 12 step recovery program.

The 28-day stay program costs €14.5k.

What to Expect at Solice Recovery, Marbella Spain

Solice guests can expect the following during their stay:

Introduction to the 12 Steps
Working through the 12 Steps of AA, CA or NA
Working through past and present trauma
Reconnecting with interests and hobbies
Physical training from a real life strongman
Extensive relapse prevention
Cross addiction education
Learning new lifestyle habits and changes
Opportunities to become IFBB certified trainers or nutritionists (only available for longer stays)
Re connections with loved ones and life after Solice Rehab
Hormone and nutritional level evaluations