I started getting high regularly at the age of 18. I thought it was normal to binge drink and smoke when in college. Everyone else is doing it and it seems acceptable, why not? At first, it was a complete … Continue reading
[Fear] was an evil and corroding thread; the fabric of our existence was shot through with it. It set in motion trains of circumstances which brought us misfortune we felt we didn’t deserve. But did not we, ourselves, set the … Continue reading
Written by: Ethan D For three weeks out of our year stay in Gatehouse we have family workshops. All separated by about a 2 month period. For some it is a very difficult experience but for most all it creates … Continue reading
Written by Scott E. There are many positives to Gatehouse. One of them is having a big support group around you at all times. There are many good things about this; having a big support group around you at all … Continue reading
Written by Becca G. When I became a senior resident I was really surprised. I think it’s really cool that Gatehouse gives people leadership positions like senior resident or RA. It really helped me see that the progress I’ve made … Continue reading
Written by: Coleen F. As a resident at Gatehouse I struggled with not being able to see my parents and sister very much. I didn’t think that a family workshop could help my relationship with my parents. I just completed … Continue reading
This week, let’s tackle a very controversial subject in the field of addiction treatment – does recovery from addiction or alcoholism involve finding a cure? Some medical professionals, as well as treatment models, believe a cure lies in the form … Continue reading
Written by Kelly E. Adventures in Recovery (AIR) has just returned from its 11th major adventure trip and it’s 1st major adventure from our new location at San Cristobal, NM. Destination – Chaco Culture National Historical Park located in a … Continue reading
According to an article from the Scotsman newspaper in Scotland, figures show that the drug death toll has reached record highs in that country. There was an increase in the deaths of older users. What health experts there refer to … Continue reading
According to an article from The Independent out of the United Kingdom, “Britain faces a rise in domestic violence, alcoholism and drug addiction unless more is done to head off social problems intensified by the recession, the local authority watchdog … Continue reading
