Addiction Treatment Programs

My path through these doors was not unlike any others. I used and abused alcohol to hide. I hid from my family, friends, co-workers and society. I hid from my feelings of my childhood and from the negative environment I grew up in and had created for myself. My last drink was quite unexpected; I came within a whisker of poisoning myself to death with my colleagues present.

I arrived at Newgate confused, full of fear, guilt, remorse, and confusion. I had built up what I thought were impenetrable walls. I could not have been more closed and distant with the people inside this home. My behaviour did not deter the staff but more importantly, the fellow addicts stood by my side and helped me get my feet back under me.

After a few short days of arriving, I started feeling a change- for the better. First came the smiles, and then came the laughter. I gave myself permission to heal.

This is not to say it has been easy. There has been lots of laughter but also tears and at times anguish. This program demands that you be honest with others and true to yourself.

Within the first day, you will have learned skills that will help you through this difficult but very rewarding journey. Before you know it the time will pass quickly and you will be armed with your own arsenal of tools to help you combat your own demons and addiction.

In my short 30 days I am proud to have taken the courage to walk through the doors. I am proud of my accomplishment and to call myself a member of the Newgate 180 group. I truly feel that I have made a 180◦ turn.