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Recovery and Continuous Improvement as a Process

Capturing direct feedback from program graduates of the ASV rehab at home program provided the organization an incredible opportunity to adjust the direction of program service deliveries to better represent the needs of participants. ASV takes continual quality improvement seriously is consistently seeking ways to fine-tune our clinical, psychological, recovery, peer and family support programs to ensure realistic and achievable recovery options are consistently provided. - Jason Bowman - CEO ASV Non-Residential Rehabilitation Programs 2021.
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Finding gratitude in Addiction Recovery

Many people struggling with addiction appear from the outside looking in to have it all. Unfortunately, addiction does not discriminate, and anyone can become a victim of it. Years ago, my externals were all perfect. Perfect partner, perfect job, perfect friends and a perfect house. The car was perfect and my taste in fashion and furnishings perfect also. The issue was that on the inside, my internal world, I was suffering. I was prey to misery, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame and resentment. Fear ruled me, I couldn’t admit it, to myself, or to anyone else, so my condition deteriorated until in desperation I sought help, assistance and relief from my family GP. My GP, fortunately, was of great help. He explained that the way I had been trying to treat my underlying psychological and emotional issues by relying on substances wasn’t sustainable. In fact, he gently explained that his professional opinion was that the substances were increasing my internal distress and that significant change was required if I wanted to find freedom and relief. He diagnosed me with an acute substance use disorder, or an addiction, and educated me that addiction was a medical condition, a chronic relapsing disorder and that no cure was available. Recovery was possible, however, and it would require getting the substance use under control and he recommended total abstinence. It was a bitter blow, but I knew he was right. I was desperate and my life depended on it. I would do whatever it takes. The next day I was admitted into a rehab at home program. My home detox was managed by an addiction medicine physician supported by an AOD support worker. The initial plan was to engage in a 28-day program. I ended up doing an extended program for over 12 weeks. I am now sober and drug-free for over 100 days and slowly I am healing from the wreckage of my past. My future is looking brighter every day and my intention is to remain abstinent and recovery-focused.
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Never too late for a change!

Wow, what a ride. Pleased to say I just completed a 12-week rehab at home addiction recovery program and am feeling like a million times better. Thanks to the support team, I am now ready to move forward with confidence into the next chapter of my life. I had no idea, during my seven years of active addiction I was properly clueless and had no idea about the amount of trouble I was in and how messed up my life had become. Coming from a good family and having a private school education appears to be no real defence against the ravage of chronic addiction. The hardest thing to come to terms with was the amount of drama I had caused for the people I loved. My family found practical support online and resulting in an effective strategy for us all to adopt. Anyway, it is all behind us now, one day at a time I am coming to terms with my new drug and alcohol-free reality. I am much happier for it all and the world is a better, and much safer place, with me being sober!
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Another week at Rehab

Another week doing a rehab at home program, its hard work looking at the man in the mirror and coming to terms with my issues. More than that, it's even harder not to drown in the drama of it all and retain some sort of solution focus. Must say I am really proud of myself, I mean who I am becoming and all that. Somehow, with the professional support of the amazing team around me, I am managing to move forward with my life one day at a time. I stopped using several weeks ago. Now, the real work begins, the staying stopped. I have been told that if I continue to do the heavy lifting and stick staunchly to the principles of my recovery plan that the best is yet to come. I certainly hope so, I am totally all in for an amazing life!
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Can't believe the way freedom from addiction feels

I can't believe how different my life is today after 22 years of chronic substance dependence. I have tried for the last few years to pull up with my drug use to no avail. It was only with professional assistance and a dedicated rehab at-home program that I was able to stop using and find relief from the issues that were driving my addiction. Turns out they were right at the rehab, recovery is possible!
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Hope

One of the key things I learned about trying to defeat my addiction was that despite how many times I failed to stay drug-free, I could never give up, I just had to keep on trying, despite how long I was at it and the fact that I was growing older, it was never to late to turn my life around and start living again. What if I was successful in my rehab program and on completion, found a way to live my life one day at a time free from addiction and my dual-diagnosis. Truth was, I was terrified. I was terrified I was going to fail and even more terrified I would succeed. I was all over the place and I needed some professional and peer support to achieve my objectives. I quickly learned that recovery was possible, I was introduced to many who had achieved significant recovery time free from drugs and free from self. It was an inspirational thing to see.
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Inside the Mind of an Addict

Addiction can overrun a person’s life and completely control their brain. It makes the addict crave drugs or alcohol and causes them to seek them out even at the cost of losing jobs, hurting family, losing money and being evicted from their housing. So, what causes these behaviours and why can’t they just say NO to drugs or alcohol? Changes in Brain Chemistry The reward systems in your brain are built to enhance your life. When you do something healthy and good for your body and mind, the chemistry in your brain ‘rewards’ you by making you feel wonderful due to the dopamine that is released. Acts such as bonding with your family and friends, exercising, having sex or eating create a feeling of pleasure in your brain which makes you want to repeat the actions again to get those pleasurable feelings again.
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My best friend has an Addiction

Depression; withdrawals; frustration; relapse; the cycle seems to go on and on, often with the end nowhere in sight. But this devastating cycle doesn’t have to last forever. You or your loved one can live a life free from addiction. Recovery and positive change is both achievable and sustainable. But firstly, you need to know addiction is a disease. And like every other disease, it can be treated. With the right medication, therapy, and exercise, you will find that the road to recovery doesn’t have to be dark and hopeless. It is not impossible to be clean and free from addiction to drugs and alcohol, no matter how long it may take. Understanding Addiction To overcome an addiction, you will first need to understand the nature of the challenges you or your loved one are facing. What is Addiction?
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