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Treating the Brain Disease of Addiction
Written by: Roy J. DuPrez, M.Ed. The mere fact that relapse is more common than uncommon sheds light on how difficult it truly is to break addiction. No one enters rehabilitation with the intention to fail; rather, they enter a treatment program hoping in their heart...
Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
Written by: Roy J. DuPrez, M.Ed. In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down...
Understanding the Importance of Nutrition During Recovery
Written by: Abby Chan A balanced diet is essential for the body and the brain to function normally. Unfortunately, most Americans do not receive proper nutrition education, and have difficulty consistently eating a well-rounded diet of nutritious, whole foods. Now,...
Flagstaff Man Turned Life Around Helps Others Do The Same
Written by: Sam McManis - Sun Staff Reporter A moment or two before Roy DuPrez began to recount a seminal incident in his life before sobriety — the harrowing episode before the blessed epiphany — he paused to sip from a beaded glass of water, ran a hand across his...
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Written by: Roy J. DuPrez, M.Ed. Most of the men who come into treatment are there because their lives have become unmanageable and are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the...
Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program Marking Ninth Year with Increased Accessibility
Written by: Bonnie Stevens, FBN Back2Basics is an addiction recovery program that has created a recipe for success by mixing addiction treatment living program, counseling and outdoor adventure. But, until recently, there were limits as to whom it could serve. Founder...
Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Living
Written by: Roy J. DuPrez M.Ed. People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a...
Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce B2B Interview
Back 2 Basics is an outdoor adventure based program that focuses on addiction recovery. Roy Duprez created this unique program a little under 10 years ago to target struggling young men. Back 2 Basics is addressing a demographic that has limited successful life...
Understanding Addiction as a Brain Disease
Written by: Roy DuPrez, CEO & Founder of Back2Basics The mere fact that relapse is more common than uncommon sheds light on how difficult it truly is to break addiction. No one enters rehabilitation with the intention to fail; rather, they enter a treatment...
Meeting the highest standards for Addiction Treatment
