CAM Testimonials: Kevin's Story
Kevin's life looks a lot different now than it did 5 months ago when a
judge ordered him to get drug and alcohol treatment and he was referred
to CAM. Arrested for buying cocaine and with a lengthy history of alcohol
and drug use in his past the future did not look very bright.
Although Kevin was able to complete high school he reports that he started
drinking and using drugs in elementary school. He reports that graduating
from high school he recalls, ?having a chill up my back. This made me feel
odd and out of place so me and a friend had to celebrate at a party with
lots of girls and booze. We stole 3 fifths of alcohol from a convenient
store and partied until we passed out?. Despite having a family friend
who died as a result of drinking and warned Kevin from his death bed not
to go down that road Kevin's use continued with disastrous outcomes.
To support the expense of his drug and alcohol use Kevin worked two jobs.
One day, ?my friend and I were on our way to our second job where we had
worked together for three or four months. I don't know why but we decided
to pass up our exit for work. The next thing I remember was being in the
hospital in a halo with a broken neck with my jaws wired and a staff person
telling me a severe car accident had almost taken my life.?
Following 3-4 months of rehabilitation Kevin was finally physically able
to go to his trial for the accident. The accident resulted in the death
of three people and Kevin was found guilty of three counts of Reckless
Homicide. A prison term followed. Two days after his release from prison
Kevin found himself at a bar drinking.
Later, Kevin found himself married and was able to witness the birth of
his son. His continuing alcohol and crack cocaine use eventually led to
his marriage falling apart. On the night his wife left he felt that she
was better off with someone else than sticking with him.
His attempt to buy crack the night his wife left led to another arrest.
In court the judge recommended drug and alcohol treatment for Kevin and
he was referred to CAM. Kevin attended the AWARE groups and received Individual
Counseling. He also became active in Alcoholics Anonymous. With 5 months
of sobriety under his belt Kevin writes, ?Being sober and going through
AWARE I and AWARE II I have learned I have so much more to live for. Thank
you so much CAM?.
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