10 Good Reasons to Get Clean and SoberAddiction Treatment, Recovery, Staying Sober, TestimonialsBy Promises AustinFebruary 6, 2020When you’ve come to that point in your drug- or alcohol-using life when you’re maybe thinking about getting clean and sober, ask yourself why it is that you really want to do this. While some of the following reasons may not apply to you, they are the top reasons for many others. They are the…
Finding the Courage to Recover From AddictionTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 6, 2018Anthony decided from a young age that he was going to stay away from substances. With a family history of alcoholism and drug addiction, he wanted to be the “good kid.” He steered clear of experimentation all the way through high school. However, in college he began hanging out with friends who enjoyed going to…
From Mad at the World to Loving LifeTestimonialsBy Promises AustinMay 31, 2018Sara is a shy soul who feels most comfortable blending into the crowd. A self-identified people-pleaser, she remembers from a young age wanting to say the right thing and make others think she had it all together. From elementary school all the way through high school, she pushed herself hard and got good grades and…
A Hockey Player Discovers New Passions After Prescription Drug AddictionTestimonialsBy Promises AustinApril 12, 2018Max grew up in Chicago and played hockey from a young age. At age 14, he moved to Maine to play prep school hockey, landing a scholarship to play Division III hockey at Plymouth State in New Hampshire. At just 18 years old, Max was the youngest student on the team by three years. With…
Repaired Health and Relationships After Rehab JourneyTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJanuary 5, 2018‘White Knuckling’ No Way to Hold on to Sobriety James W. had five months of sobriety, the “white-knuckle version,” he called it, when he decided to have a drink with his friends during a trip to the Ozarks. He had this covered, he thought. He could have just one. So he lied to his friends,…
AffordableTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2017I talked to an intake counselor who recommended Promises, citing that this treatment center could better meet my needs. I passed it up the first time I saw the website, because the marketing seemed to target clients who would require/expect a luxurious experience. I didn’t think I could afford it, but the Admissions Director was…
My treatment was trans-formativeTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2017My treatment was trans-formative. I am confident I am returning home with abundant changes already made and tools to handle my life outside of here. – Promises Malibu Vista Alumni
Terrific and very caring folksTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2017My primary counselor (Cherry) and secondary (Cecilia) are extraordinary, both professionally and personally. They did a terrific job at probing the underlying issues, skills to address my particular challenges, etc. These are all terrific and very caring folks. – Promises Scottsdale Alumni
Amazing CounselorTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2017I really enjoyed how great the staff were. My counselor was truly amazing I’ve learned so much. I have developed so many new great relationships while being here. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. – Promises P.A.T.H Alumni
I felt completely cared forTestimonialsBy Promises AustinJune 29, 2017The best part of my experience here is the encouragement for self-love by the wonderful staff here at Malibu Vista. I have learned so much about myself and tools to address the issues/behaviors I struggle with. The nutritionists and chefs have provided beyond excellent meals that they are willing to teach us about. Every meal…
