Andrew Anthony

Review of Seafield Center

I went here around 3 years ago now. Looking back a...

I went here around 3 years ago now. Looking back at my road to recovery I think I learned more about myself here than I had at any other facility I attended. The rehab was highly structured and violating the rules more than once or certain rules at all would lead to immediate dismissal from the program. What I liked about this location was that it provided an environment that would resemble that of what one would realistically experience on the outside. Hence we were allowed to smoke, and although groups were coed, we were held accountable if we diverted from any sort of recovery focus in order to converse with the opposite sex. Too many times rehabs create an environment so controlled that once you are discharged, the amount of triggers you are faced with can be extremely overwhelming. At this place you are in a way forced to deal with some of those triggers and experience first hand while in treatment the consequences of going against your personalized treatment plan. Overall I felt that I received the most helpful treatment while at this facility. Unfortunately life events occurred shortly after which put me off track for a little bit before I regained control of my recovery again. But that is my responsibility. I give this location 4 stars because there was one aspect to the treatment that I felt added more pressure to my recovery that was not needed. This was when family was allowed to visit. When family first came to the facility they are given a presentation about what the stereotype "addict" is likely to do. However, not all of us fall into this category and I feel that this leads to false beliefs and notions being implanted in the loved ones head that are then used as "credible" evidence despite what may actually be true about a person. I dont think that isolating parents or loved ones from the person in recovery is the best way to create bridges of trust. If anything I think everything should be done together so that everyone is on the same page. Either way, knock on wood, if I find myself in a place where I need assistance to get back on my feet again this will be it. Thank you for helping me on my road to recovery !