Happy With Where I am Today!
While at Back 2 Basics, an alcohol addiction treatment in Flagstaff, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of issues that have contributed to my alcoholism. My first step was acknowledging that I was an alcoholic and that my life was unmanageable. This was a...Changing the Thought of a User.
When I was first told by my mom that she had found a place (Back 2 Basics) that she thought would be a good place for me to go to. I thought to myself, there is no way I am going to a place for three months. I didn’t want to go somewhere I didn’t know anyone and where...Grand Canyon- It Still Amazes Me!!!
In the past the only time I would ever think of nature as beautiful was when I was under the influence of drugs. However, now that I am in a rehab facility that has a strong emphasis on outdoor activities like camping, my viewpoints have really changed. This week we...Hiking the Grand Canyon Sober
I have never been too big on outdoor activities like hiking, camping, rock climbing, and other things. I was always into sports and just hanging out when I was using. I would only do into the woods to do drugs and never really appreciated Nature sober. So coming to...Being Held Accountable
I thought talking to old friends was going to be positive but now realizing that talking to people who I’ve used with could very easily mess with my new-found mentality. I have learned to not think about my next drink or fix and I knew that if I talked to certain...Empowering the Steps.
My life revolved around getting high about six months ago. Anything I could get my hands on, I would take. It ranged from oxycontin to hallucinogens to alcohol. Although this is addict behavior, I didn’t think there was a problem because I had a full time job and I...Excited For Family Weekend
When coming to Back 2 Basics, my parents told me that I would be staying for three months. I was really excited about coming here because I still had 5 months left in the half-way house I was staying at. So, I thought it was going to be a shorter stay. When my parents...The Outdoor Component
The outdoor component of Back 2 Basics gives me an opportunity to explore different avenues other than alcohol. My alcoholism helped me avoid making commitments to others and myself. Being outdoors helps me center myself and recharge my batteries. When I’m...Taking Things For Granted
It’s amazing to think of all the things I use to take for granted when I used drugs. I was brought up in an upper middle class family where I can safely say that I was spoiled. Ever since I was a small child I almost always got what I wanted. I wouldn’t say I was a...Certifications:
A National Leader In Outdoor Recovery
