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Phoenix Programmes offer a proven solution to alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions and disorders This awareness led us to conceive Phoenix Programmes.

My name is Chris Spencer and I work alongside my business partner, Anita Cragen. With over 28 years dedicated to addiction recovery, I bring my expertise and experience, while Anita brings 20 years of her own. Over these decades, we've had the privilege of aiding clients worldwide. I have personally witnessed the deep suffering and havoc addiction wreaks on individuals' lives, their well-being, re

lationships, and families. We offer meticulously tailored treatment plans, uniquely designed for each individual's distinct journey to recovery. We have built a foundation rooted in crafting a programme to suit you, addressing the mind, body, and spirituality. Our experience has taught us that addiction is a complex disease and all aspects need addressing for a successful recovery. So as well as physically detoxing and healing the body, our programmes target the psychological and spiritual hole that can’t be filled with drink, drugs, or any behavioural high. We have fine-tuned our approach over the decades, tailoring our treatment to guide you to your own personal solution. Both Anita and myself are certified International Alcohol and Drug Therapists and qualified Recovery Dynamics Counsellors, and members of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals. With a specific focus on aiding mothers with addiction and young children, Anita intimately understands the challenges of motherhood and the pressures addiction places on families. I have a distinguished track record of working with notable clients on an individual basis, including celebrities, politicians, royalty, and high-net worth individuals from a diverse range of nations, accommodated here in Spain or in their home countries. I am also a founding member of the first addiction treatment centre in Dubai, before transitioning my practice to Spain 3 years later. My expertise spans all facets of addiction, with three decades of experience successfully treating a wide range of substance abuse disorders; behavioural addictions such as gambling, social media, and s*x; and psychological problems like ADHD, OCD, anxiety and depression. Through this work, I have guided numerous individuals in rebuilding their lives and embracing prosperous futures, and I have played a pivotal role in crafting addiction recovery programmes and a range of workshops covering compulsive behaviours. As a dedicated addiction therapist, I am deeply committed to each individual’s journey to recovery. This devotion fuels my daily work. I channelled my years of experience into founding a luxury private rehabilitation centre in Southern Spain. Inspired by my work with international clients, I aspired to create a haven for rest, healing, and personalised care.

01/08/2025

Alcohol addiction is a powerful and persistent condition one that impacts not only the individual, but also families, relationships, and entire futures.

Half measures don’t lead to lasting addiction recovery. Real change requires total commitment, new thinking, and a shift in daily behaviours.

25/07/2025

The Chaos of an Alcoholic Mind: My Story of Recovery - When I was drinking and gripped hard in alcohol’s clutches, my mind was storm-lashed—turbulent, relentless, and unforgiving. It was like living inside a cyclone of racing thoughts, each one spinning faster and more frantically than the last.

Urgent alcohol detox near you. Our specialist team provides home collection and safe transfer to our clinic, where your personalised, long-term recovery begins.

18/07/2025

The meaning of life has always been a profound question—one that inspires both reflection and exploration. I recall a book on this topic in which the author posed the question to countless individuals, some famous, asking them to distill their understanding of life into a single sentence or idea. Among the responses, one stood out: “LIFE – Living In Fearful Expectation.”

Elite recovery isn’t about escape—it’s about purpose. Discover how luxury treatment transforms fear into fuel for growth, purpose, and healing.

11/07/2025

Is happiness something we chase—or something we become? This article explores the powerful idea that joy isn’t a destination, but a result of living with meaning, purpose, and growth. Especially in recovery, this shift in thinking can transform how we measure success and satisfaction.

Discover why true happiness isn’t found in pleasure but in purpose. Explore how growth, gratitude, and recovery lead to lasting fulfilment.

04/07/2025

The Human Pursuit of More: How Desire, Gratitude, and Fulfilment Impact Recovery

Human beings have always been seekers. From the earliest cave dwellers who searched for fire, food, and shelter, to modern individuals chasing wealth, status, and experiences, the innate drive to attain more seems to be etched into our human nature.

https://www.phoenixprogrammes.com/blog/behavioural-addictions-articles/the-addictive-pursuit-of-more-why-were-never-satisfied.html

06/06/2025

When someone you care about is struggling with an addiction - whether it's drugs, alcohol or behavioural addictions, it may cause you to feel a range of different emotions from helplessness, guilt, grief, and maybe even anger.

Discover how to support a loved one through addiction with compassion, tools, and expert advice from our rehab centre in Spain.

30/05/2025

If you or someone you care about are struggling with unresolved trauma symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or flashbacks, you are not alone. At our trauma treatment centre in Spain, we work with individuals who may not initially recognise their symptoms as being trauma-related.

Discover five key signs of emotional trauma and how personalised treatment in Spain can help you or a loved one find lasting healing and recovery.

02/05/2025

The need for professionals and high profile individuals to find a treatment centre that has the expertise and experience to guard them from the outside media is paramount when choosing a treatment centre.

Executives, politicians, professionals under pressure, athletes and celebrities in fact all high profile individuals can be effected by Alcohol and drug abuse.

18/04/2025

The 27 Club refers to a group of prominent artists and musicians who tragically died at the age of 27. While many notable figures in the entertainment industry have passed away young, the striking number of high-profile cases at this age led to the creation of the so-called "club." Over time, it’s come to illustrate the darker side of fame; its emotional toll, the mounting pressure, and the vulnerability that often comes with rapid success.

Over time the notion of the 27 Club has come to illustrate the darker side of fame; its emotional toll, the mounting pressure, and the vulnerability that often.

14/04/2025

The world was shocked when The Vivienne winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 passed away in March 2025. The 32-year-old performer, known off-stage as James Lee Williams, died from cardiac arrest caused by ketamine use, according to the family’s statement. This wasn’t a dramatic overdose with multiple substances—just ketamine, a drug many wrongly assume is “safer” than others.

The Vivienne’s passing highlights ketamine’s hidden dangers. Understand the risks, rising misuse trends, and why education on this drug matters more than ever.

12/04/2025

Founder Chris Spencer reflects on 30+ years helping people recover from addiction—and why personalised, one-to-one rehab is key to lasting change.

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My name is Chris Spencer and I have worked in the recovery and addiction field for over 25 years, helping clients from all around the world. During that time, I have seen first-hand the misery and destruction that misuse of alcohol and drugs can cause; the untold damage it can do to people’s lives, relationships, health and financial well-being.

Sadly, it is a problem that continues to grow each year, with an ever-increasing number of people finding themselves victim to what can become a progressive and fatal disease. When you need to find the right alcohol or drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one, it can be difficult to tell why one care provider or approach might work better than another. Choosing a treatment program isn't like picking out a new car—this is about life. You are making a big decision—with no guarantees, which is why expertise and integrity matter. All our core team have spent many years’ working within the field of addiction, all are practiced, professional and highly qualified.

We use feedback-informed treatment, known as FIT throughout all our courses and our therapists will continually adjust each patient’s care plan to encourage the best outcomes. Many of our previous patients have achieved 5, 10 and 15 years of sobriety and we can arrange for you to talk with one should you have further questions about Phoenix Programmes. What makes us different from other treatment programmes? Our experience and knowledge. Gained through many years of treating individuals from all over the globe. We have a balance of specialised professionals and therapists; recovery conducive environments and the best available treatment programmes, all aimed at enhancing the recovery process.