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June 16, 2011
Dear Gus, I want to take this time to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazing three days I have spent at your center with my son. You are truly a caring ,straight forward and loving human being. During your sessions as a mother,educator it was extemely difficult to hold back my tears! As you know ITALIANS ARE EMOTIONAL! I wanted to hug and adopt of EACH AND EVERY PERSON IN THE ROOM. I would not hesitate to recommend Treatment Solutions. TREATMENT SOLUTIONS IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
- Maria M
November 4, 2010
Treatment Solutions of South Florida has had an enormous role in my recovery. I was a hopeless drug addict and alcoholic with absolutely no way to deal with life's daily struggles. Treatment Solutions not only helped me obtain some clean time, but they also taught me a lot about my disease of addiction, coping skills to deal with problems, and most importantly introduced me to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. I am eternally grateful for everything that Treatment Solutions has done for me and I highly recommend their program. My life today is completely different from the "existence" I had before and Treatment Solutions of South Florida has had an integral role in that transformation. They showed me love, compassion, and most importantly, how to be a person again.
- William D.
November 10, 2010
When I was 23 years old, I found myself at the very bottom of my existence. I had never anticipated my life becoming so unmanageable, depressing and downright difficult. What I didn't realize was that I had been suffering from a disease that kept me from enjoying the gift of life. I never thought I had an addiction, in my mind; an addict was someone who was derelict. Here I was, living with a wonderful family that loved me. I had a job, a car and friends, I wasn't an "addict", not me!
It wasn't until my life began a downward spiral that I came to realize that I was completely out of control. I found solace in surrounding myself with chaotic people, places and situations. Honestly, it made me feel sane. I couldn't stop abusing drugs and alcohol and lost everything in what felt like a matter of days. My parents and siblings no longer trusted me, my co-workers no longer wanted me in the workplace and my friends could only watch helplessly as I self-depreciated.
I will never forget my parents asking me, "Jill, do you need help?" At that moment, I surrendered. The very next day I was on a flight en route to Treatment Solutions of South Florida. Upon admission, I instantly felt the support and love of the staff. I felt understood and I knew that I was not the only one with these issues. I made a decision to embrace the program and put it to work in my daily life. Since that day, I have remained free from substance abuse. It has been 4 years since I completed the program and amazingly enough; I have the privilege of now working in the very facility that saved my life. I love what I do and am pursuing my Certification as an Addictions Counselor. I have finally discovered what my purpose is in life and that is to give other suffering addicts the hope that Treatment Solutions of South Florida gave me.
- Jill S
November 11, 20010
I started using at age 13 – drinking and smoking pot. By age 19, I had found my drug of choice – heroin.
I entered my first treatment program at age 24 and spent the next 22 years in and out of programs, never able to stay clean. I went through jails, detoxs and hospitals – overdosing multiple times and I was even on life support twice. None of this changed my perception of drugs- I was a "chronic relapser".
In 2008 I was thrown out of my 18th treatment center for using while in treatment and that is when I was sent to Treatment Solutions of South Florida.
Treatment Solutions was a new experience for me; I felt like they truly cared and wanted to help me. After completing their program I found I actually had the strength to stay clean and even started working for them!
After about a year and a half clean I made a bad choice and started using again. My using quickly spiraled out of control and I had to stop working there. I continued to use and eventually enrolled myself into another treatment center; my first day out of that program I used. Once again I bounced in and out of detoxs, after another year and a half of this I had given up hope of ever getting clean again.
I was sick, hopeless, and broken, but the Treatment Solutions staff had hope and love for me that I didn't have for myself. They cared for me when I didn't care about myself. I slowly began to believe in myself. They were able to get me to deal with issues I had never talked about in any of the treatment program's I'd been in, and that's when things began to change for me.
I am happy to say my clean date is June 1, 2008. My life is very different today, I have returned to work at Treatment Solutions and am eternally grateful to Gus and the staff at Treatment Solutions for the gift of a new life they helped me to accept.
- Kathy K
I am a 24 year old recovering addict from Philadelphia, Pa. I struggled with addiction from a very young age, I have been to countless treatment facilities, detoxes, psychologists, counselors, outpatient programs etc. I came to a point in my addiction where I was at the end of the road, I hurt everyone around me and the people I loved the most. I knew in my heart that if I didn't put a stop to the way I was living my life I would end up in prison or dead and truly hurting everyone around me. Everyone around me was as hopeless as I was. I pleaded with my family to help me with one more chance at recovery. We were recommended Treatment Solutions of South Florida by a friend of the family. With complete gratitude I ended up in Ft. Lauderdale at Treatment Solutions, they welcomed me at the lowest point in my life with open arms, empathy, love and concern. The therapists and staff at Treatment Solutions were unlike any other facility I've ever been in. Their therapeutic approach combined with their genuine concern for my wellbeing was overwhelming. They taught me how to live and enjoy life without the use of drugs and alcohol, and for that I will be forever grateful. Through the well balanced treatment that I received and aftercare programs that Treatment Solutions provided and my own hard work I have almost 3 years clean today.Today I have things I never imagined would ever be possible. It goes to show that there is always hope, and miracles do happen,I'm one of them. My family and I would like to thank every one of the Treatment Solutions staff for opening their doors with open arms and love and providing me with the tools to achieve the gift of recovery.
- Ryan M.
November 2010
The saying, "The apple doesn't fall far from the tree." fits me. I grew up in a pretty dysfunctional family; if it wasn't for my mother it would have been much worse. My father is an addict and as the youngest of three children, I saw it all. I remember at a young age promising myself that I would never be an addict. Unfortunately I ended up following in my fathers footsteps. At 10 years old I took my first hit of marijuana. I remember all those feelings of being a scared little girl disappeared. My father was in and out of rehab and psychiatric hospitals throughout my childhood. Seeing the pain that my mother went through was too great but it didn't stop me. At age 13 I was drinking and smoking pot almost every day…..at age 15 I had the opportunity of a lifetime to dance for the Joffery Ballet Company in NYC. Unfortunately, this environment only served to escalate my addiction. Running through streets I barley knew just to find drugs, in and out of bars, I thought, "This is the life!" I experimented with all types of drugs and by the grace of God survived several overdoses. My life was consumed with my need for drugs and alcohol. An Intervention was soon in my future; at the age of 18, my mother gave me two choices: go to treatment or be homeless. And this is when my recovery journey began.
In September 2004, I arrived at Treatment solutions of south Florida. When I walked in to the office, all the clients had big smiles on their faces…I couldn't remember the last time I smiled. I soon found out that my father was in this very same treatment center. As strange and crazy as that sounds it was a very positive thing for me. At first, I really didn't want to be clean and free from drugs and alcohol. I kicked and screamed all the way through but Treatment solutions never gave up on me. Gus Crocco, the owner, empowered me to reclaim my life. God willing, I will celebrate 6 years clean on January 24th 2011.
Through hard work and determination, I followed my dreams and recently graduated from nursing school. I plan to continue my education to become a nurse practitioner. I remain forever grateful that Treatment Solutions took me under their wings and showed me the true meaning of being full of Grace.
- Shawn H.
December 5, 2008
After 10 years of struggling with the disease of addiction and countless trips to rehabs and institutions, I found myself at the end of the road. I had two choices, either get clean or die as a result of my using. When I arrived at Treatment Solutions, I was nervous and skeptical. What would be different this time? I was welcomed with open arms by staff members whom I could tell genuinely cared about me and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. After staying for a while, I was overwhelmed by the care and concern that was shown for their clients. Suddenly after trusting in the process, I had a sense of hope that I could recover. Treatment Solutions treated me with dignity and loved me when I didn't't have the ability to love myself. After completing the program, I feel like part of the family. I am truly grateful for the life I have today and I have my family at TSSF to thank for that.
- Christian D.
November 15, 2010
When I came to Treatment Solutions of South Florida on July 6th, 2004 at the age of 38, I was in complete despair and wanted to die. I could not stop using drugs and alcohol, although I had tried many times. My children and family were fed up with me. I had lost everything, including myself. My perspective of reality was totally distorted. I didn't realize the wreckage I had created in my life. With the help of the Treatment Solutions of South Florida staff and their unique approach to treatment, I was able to break through my walls of denial that ran so deep. They helped me to see that we judge ourselves by our intentions, while the world judges us by our actions. I never intended to hurt the people I love the most, but my actions proved otherwise. The staff at TSSF helped me to see the reasons why I was using drugs and alcohol and helped me to work through these issues. It was a long and difficult process to face my true reality. They guided and supported me every step of the way. They taught me how to live a recovering life.
Today I am proud to say I have over 6 years clean and sober. My life is beyond my wildest dreams. The relationships I have with my children and family are better than I could have ever expected. Today I am able to be a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend. I am blessed to have such wonderful, caring and loving people in my life today. They help me, support me and guide me through the good times and the bad. Life is full of obstacles. I have faith today that I can get through anything without a drink or drug, just with the help of others and taking one day at a time. I don't feel alone anymore. I never have to feel again the way I felt when I came to Treatment Solutions of South Florida. Today I have the privilege of working at Treatment Solutions of South Florida. I have the opportunity to give to others the gift that was given to me. I am extremely grateful to Treatment Solutions of South Florida. Without them, I would have never grown into the person I am today. I am a true miracle.
- Marge A.
February 20, 2005
My name is Kelly and I am an alcoholic. I have been in and out of a number of treatment centers over the past couple of years. I finally found one that is working. With the groups and individual counseling they have helped me to deal with the feelings that caused me to drink. I am now convinced that alcohol is not a solution. I have also been able to get in touch with my higher power and the AA program for daily guidance. I have had the opportunity to practice the tools of recovery in daily life. I have been here about six months and will be returning home to my husband and daughter soon. While I was here they were able to visit and participate in treatment with me. This is a disease that effects the entire family and Treatment Solutions understands that and is helping us to work things out.
- Kelly
November 11, 2004
I am a 52 year old alcoholic that only started trying to do anything about it two and a half years ago. Before arriving at Treatment Solutions of South Florida I had been in three rehab programs and twenty one detoxes. I just couldn't stop. I enrolled in a highly regarded intensive outpatient program in New Jersey but continued to drink. My therapist there, who had taken an interest in me, pulled me aside and told me I needed more help than they could provide. She recommended Treatment Solutions of South Florida. She assured me that this would be the ideal program for me.
My first day at Treatment Solutions of South Florida let me know she was right. Gone were the auditoriums with the blackboards and notepads. I found myself in a small intimate group with a knowledgeable therapist. I got to know myself and my fellows and began to learn not why I shouldn't drink but rather why I drank. I have learned things about myself that I never knew. I have learned about identities and control and how to internalize a new identity as a recovering person.
I am 59 days sober today and I feel well. I never made it past 30 days before. I believe Treatment Solutions of South Florida has put me on a road to a happy sober future. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants recovery.
- Daniel B.
January 1, 2005
Dear Gus,
You have definitely influenced my life. With your guidance, Jon has found a peace that's based on faith and hope. Though I struggle daily to find my belief system, it's inspiring to see Jon feel strong and comforted from his experience with you.
I must say though that you are most forceful and direct. It is obviously a good thing but scary none the less, you can criticize me for calling you and having my daughter call you before sending Jon to TSSF. My trust was zero at that point and I felt alone. Hunting Jon to get help and be safe was overwhelming me, I had only a few hours to decide his care and the voice of a stranger, a thousand miles away, was not reassuring to me.
However, I did trust my daughter and eventually I put all my trust into you. I don't begin to understand how God works but I am in awe when I look at Jon now compared to the bleeding, broken man of two month ago. It was painful to hear you tell me the unrealistic expectations I have put onto Jon. I see my part in his suffering and I feel tremendous guilt and sadness.
Jon is working very hard to keep his sobriety. He recalls his experience at Treatment Solutions with great reverence and genuine warmth. My 3 days spent with all of you touched the deepest part of my soul. I am forever changed to watch people heal and help others like them to heal, was a beautiful gift. It lightened my heart and helped me believe that just maybe God does hear our desperate pleas for help.
I hope you will always have the desire and enthusiasm to continue to reach out and offer hope. Then I pray, I thank God for placing us in your hands. Thank you for being our miracle.
Sincerely,
Judy Browning
My name is Danny K. I started using substances at age 12. I have overdosed many times and should be dead by now. During the course of my addiction I contracted HIV and Hepatitis C. In 1984 I went to rehab and got clean and remained clean for 12 years until I went to the hospital for surgery the pain medication woke up my disease and eventually I was on the methadone program. The next six years were hell I lost my self-respect, my family and eventually my soul. I went to the best hospitals in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia where I was told that because of my physical condition, my body would not make it through another detox.
I made one last effort to find a place to get clean. I thank God I found Treatment Solutions of South Florida. With care and genuine respect, they nurtured me through a very long detox process. I am now at peace with myself, my family and my God. Not only did Treatment Solutions of South Florida help me get clean; they also helped my wife get clean. Today my wife and I reside in a halfway house and my sons and I are working on our relationships. Now I follow the suggestions of the professionals here and it is working. I am coming up on six months clean. When I came to Treatment Solutions of South Florida, my only goal was to get clean so that I could die clean. Today I am living life to its fullest one day at a time. I thank God and Treatment Solutions of South Florida today I am alive.
- Danny K.
