Alcohol Success Stories
In the same manner that individuals from all walks of life can be affected by alcoholism, so, too can they achieve the success of long-term recovery.
Highly paid business executives and those who have been homeless; former "life of the party" types and people who drank only in secret; adolescents, teenagers, adults and senior citizens – all of these people have recovered from alcoholism.
Some of them simply decided one day to take charge of their problem and enroll in a professional treatment program. Others were ordered into treatment by courts or other legal entities. Still others entered programs because they were under intense pressure from their families.
- Some people are able to recover after only one residential stay at a treatment center.
- Others have to enter more than once.
- Relapses — that is, occasional returns to drinking — are now considered a predictable part of the recovery process.
- Some people keep going to support meetings such as Alcoholic Anonymous for their entire lives.
- Others are able to remain sober without such meetings.
Regardless of their reasons for entering treatment, these people share one important experience: successful longtime recovery.
Many famous people have successfully stopped allowing alcohol to ruin their lives and careers. Among the prominent figures who have overcome alcoholism President George W. Bush; actors Drew Barrymore, Melissa Gilbert, Dick Van Dyke and Kelsey Grammer; singer Billy Joel; astronaut Buzz Aldrin and writer Stephen King.
You can add your name to this list — and your first step is to phone the toll-free Alcohol Abuse Hotline now at 888-223-4758.
Someone is waiting to answer your call — and someone who cares about you wants you to make that call today.
