Laura’s Story
My name is Laura. I entered CRASH Golden Hill House on July 25, 2007, not of my own accord, but by the choice given me through probation. Up until then, my life had been nothing but chaos. My addiction covered about 37 years of my life. I could have continued on with my lifestyle choices and terrible decisions and ended up as a 3 strike criminal offender. At first, it wasn’t my intention to get clean and stay clean. Instead, I thought that ‘Behavior Modification’ meant I could change some things and continue the lifestyles. I was in the house for 128 days, did 6 months of aftercare and then continued to attend aftercare until July of 2017. My treatment process at CRASH not only opened my eyes to how messed up I was, but also gave me the willingness to do what was necessary to make a complete change. Through this process I was introduced to various 12 Step self-help programs that have taught me a new way to live. I’ve been able to maintain my clean time and incorporate the ‘tools’ I was taught at CRASH into all areas of my life. By doing so and continuing to give back and serve as a volunteer at CRASH, I’ve been given an opportunity of a lifetime. Not only am I an employable and productive member of society, but my personal life today is truly beyond my wildest dreams.