The Guests Say It Best TestimonialsBy Promises AustinJanuary 17, 2013A typical Google search for drug treatment facilities will yield upwards of 17 million possible sites and/or articles to explore, many of which are produced or sponsored by facilities that will boast of their success rates. Nothing, though, attests to a center’s ability to change lives quite like the stories from people who have “been…
Promises Austin Hires A New Clinical Director Promises NewsBy Promises AustinNovember 6, 2012Welcome Abi Williams, Ph.D., LCSW, CSAT, CMAT Adding Dimension and Depth to Clinical Care at Promises Austin We first got to know Abi Williams in 1998 when she conducted research for her doctoral thesis at Right Step’s flagship center in Houston. Since then, she has spent many years providing high quality care at other prominent…
Doc Talk – What is Holistic Medicine? Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinAugust 7, 2012Dr. Jason Powers, M.D. Chief Medical Officer, Right Step, Promises Austin, and San Cristobal Among the first doctors certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). H Magazine Texas’ “Top Doc” in Addiction Medicine, 2007-2009. 2008 winner of Sierra Tucson’s Gratitude for Giving, Compassion Award. Dr. Powers has worked in drug and alcohol addiction…
Success Story – Promises Austin Saved My Life. TestimonialsBy Promises AustinJuly 26, 2012The following story comes directly from a person in recovery and a Promises Austin alumna. For her privacy, we have removed all references to her name. However, we hope that this story will inspire others who are addicted and their loved ones to seek out recovery programs like Promises Austin to learn how to live…
Doc Talk – Dr Powers on Promises Austin Staff StoriesBy Promises AustinJuly 11, 2012By Dr. Jason Powers Chief Medical Officer, Right Step, Promises Austin, and San Cristobal Among the first doctors certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). H Magazine Texas’ “Top Doc” in Addiction Medicine, 2007-2009. 2008 winner of Sierra Tucson’s Gratitude for Giving, Compassion Award. Dr. Powers, Right Step Chief Medical Officer, has worked…
Important Characteristics of Sobriety: Surrender and Spirituality Staying SoberBy Promises AustinJune 5, 2012Third in a Series: Surrender and Spirituality We often focus on the problem of addiction more than the results of a successful recovery. True, sobriety is a wonderful transformation that showcases the beauty of humanity. However, the challenge of achieving long-term sobriety can seem unattainable to those who suffer from addiction. Addiction is a masterful…
Success Stories: “I Finally Found My Solution” TestimonialsBy Promises AustinMay 21, 2012The following story comes directly from a Right Step alumna in recovery. We hope that this story will inspire others who are addicted, and their loved ones, to seek out recovery programs like Right Step and Promises Austin to learn how to live life sober. “I started using substances at the age of 12. I…
