Drug Addiction Treatment Programs – Men’s Treatment Programs
Drug Addiction Treatment Programs specifically Men’s Treatment Programs such as California Recovery are very successful. Success in recovery is not always possible on the first try. Often, men who have failed everywhere else have succeeded at California Recovery. California Recovery is based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The Drug Addiction Treatment Programs especially the Men’s Treatment Programs begins with learning how to “behave better than we feel.” The men of California Recovery bond very quickly and many help each other get jobs, after they acclimate to the first 30 days of the program. The first stage operates much like a college classroom. Classes range from Relapse Prevention, to Big Book Studies, to Speaker Meetings. Some of them are based on the principles of the Therapeutic Community, where residents discuss their history and problems from a young age. They learn that relapse is a pattern that can be broken. They learn that their past is past: they need never experience it again.
The 12 steps they learn are based on spiritual principles as well as practical models for behavior. In the first steps they learn the most about themselves; what they need to do to change everything that lead them to drugs and alcohol. The last three steps give them a daily routine that helps them stay sober. They learn that the problem is not stopping the use of drugs and alcohol but staying stopped. They learn how to build a defense against the first drink or drug.
Men also learn about themselves in relationships, that they have been selfish and self centered and need to know how to give to others as well as take. Some meetings during the week focus on another alcoholic’s story, sometimes a Newcomer. This is a chance to hear from one another, to see how much the men are like each other, and to see what they have to offer one another.
Sundays are reserved for an afternoon of fellowship and a speaker who has long- term success in recovery, sometimes California Recovery alumni with five or more years sober. Special guest speakers may come from other states or far distances in California. They present their experience, strength and hope in the program. Many are entertaining and sometimes professional entertainers who are now sober.
Drug Addiction Treatment Programs in the Men’s Treatment Programs in California Recovery come from places as far away as Hawaii, Alaska, Texas and occasionally from Europe (Paris, San Remo, London). One man who called from a street corner in Albuquerque New Mexico shared this:
Even though I knew I needed help, I was not willing to enter a drug addiction treatment program. My drug addiction had gotten progressively worse. I was still abusing my prescription medications, and now taking them with illegal drugs as well. It had made my problems worse, especially depression, and created many more problems for me with my family. I did not want to be in a men’s treatment program or any recovery program for that matter, and was not willing to admit that I had a problem with drugs. I did not think there was anything wrong with abusing prescription medications, because they were legally prescribed by a doctor. I told myself that using illegal drugs was only recreational. These lies I kept telling myself distracted me from recovery. I soon left California Recovery, without completion, and returned back to my old lifestyle.
Just like before, everything kept getting worse, not just my drug addiction; many other aspects of my life began to crumble. I was not able to keep a job. I kept showing up to work late, calling in “sick”, my attitude was negative, and my appearance became shabby. All the typical signs of a drug addict. My relationships with friends and family members diminished. No one wants to be around a drug addict for long.. I wasn’t able to pay rent, bills, or even buy food. I was “forced” to lie, cheat, and steal in order to to use drugs. My life had become completely unmanageable, and I was definitely powerless over my addiction. I remember thinking at this time that maybe I needed to be in a drug addiction program .
Of course, just like an addict, I didn’t take any action, such as returning to the program. Instead, I became homeless, after selling most of my possessions. My daily routine consisted of trying to get money to buy any drug, hiding from the police, searching for handouts for food and clothing, scoring more drugs, finding a place to shower, then eventually going to sleep somewhere. I hated this lifestyle that I had made for myself. I did not believe I could change. Drugs had taken complete control over my life. I was a slave to my addiction.
I hadn’t been in contact with my family for years, and this was a major emotional struggle. My depression only worsened. I couldn’t love myself anymore, and I definitely wasn’t able love anyone else. Drugs had become the only drive in my life, and I kept covering up my feelings with drugs. I wanted so desperately to have the love from my family back, but I was too ashamed for what I had become. I finally broke down and called my mom. She told me to get on a bus and head to my sister’s house, and l work on things from there. I was awakened in the morning at 6am, by an intervention. My family told me they were concerned for my life, and that I was going to go to California Recovery for a drug addiction treatment program. I had no other options. Today I know this was the best option I had for getting sober and leading a sober life.
With Drug Addiction Treatment Programs specifically the Men’s Treatment Programs, I have changed. As a sober man I am able to help myself and others for the first time. California Recovery has taught me how to be a decent human being with a promising future, for which I am very grateful.
At Drug Addiction Treatment Programs and the Men’s Treatment Programs nearly 90% of our residents come from referrals: other family or friends who found sobriety here. Sober men are strong men, and California Recovery earns its reputation for strong and sober men. These are men who have learned to work in the community, showing up on time, giving a good day’s work, and spending paychecks wisely. Some open bank accounts for the first time, or the first time in a long time. Responsibility and accountability are new values.
At the Drug Addiction Treatment Programs specifically the Men’s Treatment Programs in California Recovery is also a place to have a good time. The sober softball team is excellent and senior residents are encouraged to try out. The cheering section is large and at the end of the evening, everyone celebrates. Whether the men are at the fair, at the surf retreats, at the mountain retreat, Or in the kayaks, they have a good time. They learn that sober is fun.
At the Drug Addiction Treatment Programs in the Men’s Treatment Programs the men’s fellowship is very strong. Senior residents are big brothers to newcomers. Together, they go bowling; go to outside meetings or barbecue. The alumni event each summer draws up to 300 alumni who come to celebrate together. Sometimes just being together sober is enough. The best tribute to Drug Addiction Treatment Programs at the Men’s Treatment Programs at California Recovery is the number of sober men who come together, build friendships and sometimes lifelong ties as sober men.
The Drug Addiction Treatment Programs especially the Men’s Treatment Programs begins with learning how to “behave better than we feel.” The men of California Recovery bond very quickly and many help each other get jobs, after they acclimate to the first 30 days of the program. The first stage operates much like a college classroom. Classes range from Relapse Prevention, to Big Book Studies, to Speaker Meetings. Some of them are based on the principles of the Therapeutic Community, where residents discuss their history and problems from a young age. They learn that relapse is a pattern that can be broken. They learn that their past is past: they need never experience it again.
The 12 steps they learn are based on spiritual principles as well as practical models for behavior. In the first steps they learn the most about themselves; what they need to do to change everything that lead them to drugs and alcohol. The last three steps give them a daily routine that helps them stay sober. They learn that the problem is not stopping the use of drugs and alcohol but staying stopped. They learn how to build a defense against the first drink or drug.
Men also learn about themselves in relationships, that they have been selfish and self centered and need to know how to give to others as well as take. Some meetings during the week focus on another alcoholic’s story, sometimes a Newcomer. This is a chance to hear from one another, to see how much the men are like each other, and to see what they have to offer one another.
Sundays are reserved for an afternoon of fellowship and a speaker who has long- term success in recovery, sometimes California Recovery alumni with five or more years sober. Special guest speakers may come from other states or far distances in California. They present their experience, strength and hope in the program. Many are entertaining and sometimes professional entertainers who are now sober.
Drug Addiction Treatment Programs in the Men’s Treatment Programs in California Recovery come from places as far away as Hawaii, Alaska, Texas and occasionally from Europe (Paris, San Remo, London). One man who called from a street corner in Albuquerque New Mexico shared this:
Even though I knew I needed help, I was not willing to enter a drug addiction treatment program. My drug addiction had gotten progressively worse. I was still abusing my prescription medications, and now taking them with illegal drugs as well. It had made my problems worse, especially depression, and created many more problems for me with my family. I did not want to be in a men’s treatment program or any recovery program for that matter, and was not willing to admit that I had a problem with drugs. I did not think there was anything wrong with abusing prescription medications, because they were legally prescribed by a doctor. I told myself that using illegal drugs was only recreational. These lies I kept telling myself distracted me from recovery. I soon left California Recovery, without completion, and returned back to my old lifestyle.
Just like before, everything kept getting worse, not just my drug addiction; many other aspects of my life began to crumble. I was not able to keep a job. I kept showing up to work late, calling in “sick”, my attitude was negative, and my appearance became shabby. All the typical signs of a drug addict. My relationships with friends and family members diminished. No one wants to be around a drug addict for long.. I wasn’t able to pay rent, bills, or even buy food. I was “forced” to lie, cheat, and steal in order to to use drugs. My life had become completely unmanageable, and I was definitely powerless over my addiction. I remember thinking at this time that maybe I needed to be in a drug addiction program .
Of course, just like an addict, I didn’t take any action, such as returning to the program. Instead, I became homeless, after selling most of my possessions. My daily routine consisted of trying to get money to buy any drug, hiding from the police, searching for handouts for food and clothing, scoring more drugs, finding a place to shower, then eventually going to sleep somewhere. I hated this lifestyle that I had made for myself. I did not believe I could change. Drugs had taken complete control over my life. I was a slave to my addiction.
I hadn’t been in contact with my family for years, and this was a major emotional struggle. My depression only worsened. I couldn’t love myself anymore, and I definitely wasn’t able love anyone else. Drugs had become the only drive in my life, and I kept covering up my feelings with drugs. I wanted so desperately to have the love from my family back, but I was too ashamed for what I had become. I finally broke down and called my mom. She told me to get on a bus and head to my sister’s house, and l work on things from there. I was awakened in the morning at 6am, by an intervention. My family told me they were concerned for my life, and that I was going to go to California Recovery for a drug addiction treatment program. I had no other options. Today I know this was the best option I had for getting sober and leading a sober life.
With Drug Addiction Treatment Programs specifically the Men’s Treatment Programs, I have changed. As a sober man I am able to help myself and others for the first time. California Recovery has taught me how to be a decent human being with a promising future, for which I am very grateful.
At Drug Addiction Treatment Programs and the Men’s Treatment Programs nearly 90% of our residents come from referrals: other family or friends who found sobriety here. Sober men are strong men, and California Recovery earns its reputation for strong and sober men. These are men who have learned to work in the community, showing up on time, giving a good day’s work, and spending paychecks wisely. Some open bank accounts for the first time, or the first time in a long time. Responsibility and accountability are new values.
At the Drug Addiction Treatment Programs specifically the Men’s Treatment Programs in California Recovery is also a place to have a good time. The sober softball team is excellent and senior residents are encouraged to try out. The cheering section is large and at the end of the evening, everyone celebrates. Whether the men are at the fair, at the surf retreats, at the mountain retreat, Or in the kayaks, they have a good time. They learn that sober is fun.
At the Drug Addiction Treatment Programs in the Men’s Treatment Programs the men’s fellowship is very strong. Senior residents are big brothers to newcomers. Together, they go bowling; go to outside meetings or barbecue. The alumni event each summer draws up to 300 alumni who come to celebrate together. Sometimes just being together sober is enough. The best tribute to Drug Addiction Treatment Programs at the Men’s Treatment Programs at California Recovery is the number of sober men who come together, build friendships and sometimes lifelong ties as sober men.
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