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
The troubled Beverly Hill’s house wife star, Kim Richards, has been in denial about her alcohol abuse since confronted in the first season. Richards has come clean and made a statement in the season finale of Bravo’s housewives that she … Continue reading
Here is a great video of 4 Gatehouse Academy residents preforming at our Commencement Ceremony on June 26th, 2010. Who says drug rehab isn’t a fun place to be???
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
In a recent Entertainment Weekly article, Arrested ‘Big Brother’ champ ordered into drug rehab, it has been made aware that Adam Jasinski, winner of 9th season of the Big Brother Series, was arrested for possession of over 2000 pills of the … Continue reading
Written by Angela A. In everyday life, I struggle with letting myself let go of how others live their lives, and letting go of control in mine. It is definitely easier for me to realize that I am powerless over … 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
