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, relationships, 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.
27/02/2026
Human memory is not a recording device. It is adaptive. The brain did not evolve to preserve perfect recollection of the past. It evolved to promote survival and emotional stability in the present.
Why do alcoholics forget the pain of drinking? Understand fading affect bias, alcohol relapse psychology, reinforcement, and how meetings prevent relapse.
25/02/2026
How to Choose the Right Alcohol, Drug or Behavioural Addiction Treatment Programme - When someone you love is struggling with alcohol misuse, drug dependency or compulsive behavioural addictions, the urgency to act can feel overwhelming.
A senior clinician’s guide to choosing the right alcohol or drug rehab in the UK, Ireland or Spain. What to look for, and what to avoid.
20/02/2026
For years, I believed alcohol only became dangerous at the extreme end of the spectrum—where lives were visibly falling apart. If you weren’t drinking in the morning or humiliating yourself in public, you were “fine”.
Grey area drinking can look normal but quietly harms sleep, mood and health. Learn the signs, risks, and how to get confidential, expert help.
Alcoholic amnesia, more commonly known as an alcohol blackout, is widely misunderstood. Many people assume it simply means forgetting what happened later, or that it only occurs when someone is unconscious, passed out, or visibly out of control.
Alcoholic blackouts explained. Learn why memory loss happens, what it means (and doesn’t mean), the risks, and when to seek private, non-judgemental support.
11/02/2026
Many people quietly wonder when po*******hy use crosses the line from habit into something more serious. The question often arises long before someone feels able to talk about it openly. Understanding how addiction develops can bring clarity, reduce shame, and point the way toward effective help.
Many people quietly wonder when po*******hy use crosses the line from habit into something more serious.
10/02/2026
07/02/2026
Sobriety Is a Medical Decision, Not Just a Moral One - By the time many people seek help for alcohol addiction, alcohol has already taken a measurable toll on the body. Liver function is often impaired. Sleep architecture is disrupted.
Sobriety a medical decision that protects health and extends life. This article explores alcohol addiction, recovery, and why structured treatment saves lives.
05/02/2026
52 years of Recovery between us traveling the world 🌎 giving people a new way of living
04/02/2026
Chris Spencer with over 30 years off sober work in field of Recovery a round the world please get in with Phoenix
23/01/2026
Alcoholism is often misunderstood as a moral or spiritual failing, but the medical truth is clear. Alcohol is a toxic substance that damages the body, affects the brain, and shortens lives.
Alcoholism is not only a moral or spiritual issue. This article explores the medical truth about alcohol addiction and how sobriety allows the body and mind.
31/12/2025
Altruism as the Foundation of Recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous - Why does Alcoholics Anonymous work for so many people when willpower alone fails?. For nearly a century, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people achieve and maintain sobriety.
Alcoholics Anonymous works by replacing self-centredness with service, connection, and character change, creating lasting recovery through altruism.
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Triay Medical Centre San Pedro De Alacantara Marbella 29670
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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.