When 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 …
Anthony 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 …
Sara 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 …
Max 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 …
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the clients all seemed like they wanted to be here, and the community as a whole was supportive. the clinical staff was respective, and the progress I made can be attributed to both the community and the treatment team. Also – Carlos, Ernesto and Mike were fantastic chefs. Steve and Scott are really compassionate RA’s …
The counselors are very personable and caring, including the medical staff and the meals are very nutricious…also love the warm sunshine of the desert, very healing. – Promises Scottsdale Alumni
The individual therapy sessions, spirituality/ meditation class, delicious food, and quality time with other clients proved to be the most joyful and beneficial aspects of my treatment here at Promises. – Promises P.A.T.H Alumni
I had a very positive experience here at Promises Scottsdale and a lot of guidance with big doses of reality. The AA and NA meetings in and out of the house were very well run and the staff (CR’s) did a wonderful job. The food choices were very nice too. I have a positive outlook …
I am sober & feel great & ready for the next chapter in my life. I have met some great people here that I plan to stay in touch with once I leave. I also really loved the exercise. It was a big part of my life before I started drinking & have exercised every …