The goal of Brighton Center for Recovery is to fight drug and alcohol addiction and help individuals live a life of sobriety. For over 50 years, we have been helping individuals overcome their substance abuse issues. We are so proud of each and every one of them. Their stories of success bring hope to those who need it most. This is Jeff R and here is his story:
“I had my first drink at age 13 and did just about every drug under the sun. I came from a dysfunctional family and just didn’t know who I was. I didn’t want to feel anything, but was also seeking a kind of peace. I felt a sense of hope when I first entered treatment at Brighton Center for Recovery. The counselors helped me realize that with each day I’d gain more knowledge about my addiction and reach a point where I could start feeling things. It was a bit of a roller coaster ride, but I’ve made great progress.”
“Brighton Center for Recovery brought a new way of living to me. Now I have the willingness to move forward. I understand now that life can be fun — it can be an adventure. My family life has also improved because of my recovery. My dad has become more loving and caring. Before my treatment I’d go to any length to get drugs. Now, I’d go to any length to reach for recovery.”
Exposure to drugs and alcohol at a young age can lead to a lifetime of substance abuse issues. By the time a person reaches adulthood, it is often the only lifestyle they can recognize. However, with the proper intervention and treatment, they can completely transform their life. At Brighton Center for Recovery, our staff of licensed and expertly trained drug counselors and therapists, many of whom are in recovery themselves, bring a very “real” perspective that is essential in helping patients conquer their drug addiction. Our typical rehab program involves individualized drug therapy, attending morning meditation and evening educational sessions and on-campus 12-step programs. Patients also have access to Brighton’s intensive outpatient drug rehab program and services that were available to them as an inpatient. This includes medical care, treatment for their addiction, and a psychiatric medical review. “Our programs are individualized to each patient and it is what we offer with both inpatient and continuing care that sets our program and our facility apart from others in the country,” says Ken VanElslander, Director of Brighton Center for Recovery.
