“…(prior to my arrival) I was told that TLC was a safe and sober place to be and I was relieved. Today’s blog reflects to me an element of risk for even a short time. But then when I look back that element was probably there then too. I just didn’t search it out.”
The blog he referred to - published yesterday - is about a former client who came 2000 miles to get into recovery but kept doing the same thing - which was drug seeking and getting high. He was ultimately discharged.
However, the writer’s comment makes a good point: if we want to get high we’re going to do so, regardless of the circumstances.
At TLC we have no magic formula. The only difference between our program and many others is that we are founded and operated by recovering addicts. This can be troubling to those who come here with the idea we'll act as surrogate parents. When they discover we’re not going to play that game they get angry and go elsewhere – usually bad-mouthing us all the way.
At TLC we expect everyone to work. We require random drug screens. Everyone attends meetings. It’s about nothing but recovery and personal responsibility.
The blog he referred to - published yesterday - is about a former client who came 2000 miles to get into recovery but kept doing the same thing - which was drug seeking and getting high. He was ultimately discharged.
However, the writer’s comment makes a good point: if we want to get high we’re going to do so, regardless of the circumstances.
At TLC we have no magic formula. The only difference between our program and many others is that we are founded and operated by recovering addicts. This can be troubling to those who come here with the idea we'll act as surrogate parents. When they discover we’re not going to play that game they get angry and go elsewhere – usually bad-mouthing us all the way.
At TLC we expect everyone to work. We require random drug screens. Everyone attends meetings. It’s about nothing but recovery and personal responsibility.
We're not concerned about anyone's past. Our job is to help them live sober today - something we can never do without their active participation.
East coast to the west coast and in TLC the predators are there. They are in your house, they are in your room. They are sober, attending meetings, paying their fees and working the program. They see the newcomers detoxing and listen in meetings to one's plight and fight for sobriety. The predator always prey on the sick and the weak!
ReplyDeleteThe "element of risk" is there and definitely "no magic formula". The most important part of personal responsibilty that is stressed emphatically is paying your service fees!!
Don't get me wrong, I am not bad mouthing TLC. just an insider's views. It is what it is.