I Did Not Think I Was Possible! When I checked in I honestly thought I was hopeless. I had been addicted so long that my life completely revolves around the use of drugs and alcohol. My family had checked the cost of many other treatment centers prior to deciding on coming to Recovery Resources. I am thank full that they chose to have me come here. It was less expensive than many that were researched and the location is unbelievable. It is located on the ocean in northern Palm Beach County. I would not say I was a spiritual person when I arrived but there is something about watching the sun rise on the ocean that makes you think there is a higher power. Many of the staff were in recovery and had gone through the same thing I was going through. The program was much smaller than many of the others we looked into. I always felt that I had plenty of time with my counselor and the other staff members always took the time to talk with me. The groups are small enough that I didn't feel overwhelmed and was able to participate and learn about myself. Some of the people in my group went home to continue their recovery after thirty days. I went on to the extended care program. I am glad that I did. Once I was at the extended care level we began to develop friends in the meetings and I began looking for work. They wanted me to get a low stress job so I would have time to get used to some of the stress of life in community slowly. They really knew what they were talking about because I was surprised at the fact that I had to learn to be accountable and responsible even though I am middle aged. I know I have rambled a little here but after being sober for over a year I know that Recovery Resources gave me the help I needed to get started. It has been a year and I still stay in touch with some of the people that I went through treatment with, some are still sober, some relapsed but returned to sobriety some I have lost track of (I Pray for them). I know that each person is responsible for their own recovery and no treatment center can make or keep someone sober. I will be forever grateful to Recovery Resources for the way that I was treated and not judged or made to feel ashamed of what I had become due to my addiction. Love always
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