Interview of a Recovering Drug Addict

Why did you end up at a drug treatment center?detach myself from the chaotic environment I had
I ended up in a drug treatment center because I hadbeen living in. The most important thing the drug
been drinking on a daily basis. I started gettingtreatment center did for me is introduce me a
arrested. I got in a physical altercation with my fathertwelve step program.
and as a result of that social services stepped in andLooking back on it now, do you regret going to the
required that I go to an impatient drug treatmentdrug treatment center?
center.No, not at all! The treatment center introduced me to
So it was not your idea to go to a drug treatmentAlcoholics Anonymous which is what ultimately saved
center?my life.
No.Based on your experience, what would you suggest
How long was your stay at the drug treatmentto someone who thinks they might have a drug or
center?alcohol problem?
I was there 5 ½ months.I would suggest that if you think you have a drug
What kinds of things did the drug treatment centerand/or alcohol problem that you search fro help. An
address during your 5 ½ month stay?impatient drug treatment center would allow you the
We had both family and group counseling as well as 1opportunity to separate yourself from the addiction
on 1 counseling with certified drug and alcoholyou are living in and build a foundation for a sober
counselors. Family counseling created a safeand drug free life.
environment for me and my family to express ourAlright, well thank you for your time here Jay!
feelings about life situations. The drug treatmentNo problem! Any time!
center provided a safe environment for me to