“I was young and foolish and did what a lot of people do. Then it kind of got out of hand, and I realized that I needed to make some major changes. “I got involved in a recovery program. I was fortunate to have a … Continue readingSubstance abuse counselor leads by example
“After my divorce, I was mixed up with the wrong people and got into drugs. I finally realized that I needed to get myself in check, so I went into rehab. I finished that, and now I’m attending college for my basics. I hope to … Continue readingGoal setting key to her recovery process
“I’m part of a faith-based, drug and alcohol recovery program. I was an alcoholic for over 35 years. I thought I was going to die with a bottle of whiskey in my hand. Through our center and what I was taught there and what I … Continue reading‘I thought I’d die with a bottle of whiskey in my hand’
“The bad thing in this area right now is meth. That’s my battle, losing good friends to that. Not that anyone has died, but some have lost everything, like their jobs — and I’m talking good jobs. I have a couple friends who lost a … Continue readingHe supports friends battling meth addiction
“I did drugs for about 15 years and considered myself an addict for about a year and a half. It started as experimentation as a kid, and it just progressed. When I hit meth, it got really bad. “The lowest point was when I started … Continue readingFormer drug addict now seeking to counsel others
“I was in a dark place back then. It was drugs. I was depressed a lot. “I had made some bad decisions and was hanging around with the wrong crowd. The temptations started a long time ago and just began to escalate. It took me … Continue readingCelebrate Recovery helps turn his life around
“I’ve been through a lot. My mom died in 2004 when I was 6. She was on drugs and was diabetic, and she passed because of the drugs. She was only 31. “My dad was never there. Well, he was there, but he doesn’t treat … Continue readingThrough rough times, she learned about parenthood
“I’ve had all sorts of jobs and lived all over the country. The last five years before I came here, I went around to truck stops and polished trucks. I could polish four wheels and make $30. “Truck stops usually have regular polishers, though, and … Continue readingTruck polishing work tends to get political