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176 Days Sober

Today marks 176 days of sobriety. While my determination and desire to quit alcohol were essential, I know without a doubt that I could not have reached this milestone without the support of The BrickHouse.
 
For years, I was stuck in what I called my “groundhog days”, waking to drink, over and over, every day…  nothing changed.  My life was about when or where I would get my next drink.  Drinking wasn’t just a habit—it became my entire life. Over the last five years, alcohol dictated everything: my health, my relationships, my productivity, and even my future. I wanted out, but the truth was, I couldn’t do it alone.
 
I reached out for help many times—hotlines, ADAC—but nothing seemed to break through. Hearing about the dangers of withdrawal terrified me: seizures, heart problems, even the thought that I could die just trying to get healthy. And when I was told treatment would be outpatient, my addiction convinced me that it wasn’t possible. But when my health hit a breaking point—I was on the verge of cirrhosis—I realized I had no choice. I needed to live, for myself and for my children.
 
My week of detox at home was nothing like I feared. Thanks to the psychiatrists and pharmacists at The BrickHouse, I was supported every step of the way. They eased me off alcohol with proper medication, checked in daily, and held me accountable. From there, I entered the outpatient program, which allowed me to heal while still being present for my children.
 
Through group and individual therapy, I learned so much—not just about addiction, but about myself. For the first time in years, I felt safe. I felt cared for. And in that process, I even made a lifelong friend.
 
A very special thank you goes to Madi, who stood by me through the hardest days. She guided me through my moods, my emotions, and the rollercoaster of early sobriety with patience and compassion. I truly believe God placed her in my life because He knew I needed someone who understood me at my core.
 
To everyone at The BrickHouse: thank you for saving my life. Each day I wake up without a hangover, I am reminded of the gift you’ve given me—the chance at a healthier, brighter future. I will always carry gratitude for what you’ve done, and I know your doors are open if ever I need to return.
 
From the bottom of my heart—thank you!
 
KA

Brick House 28 Day Intensive Recovery Program Graduate

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this testimonial to share my wonderful experience at Brick House. No one at Brick House asked me to write it – I’m writing it because they helped me so much that I felt compelled to share my experience. 

For years, prior to going to Brick House, I spent way too much of my life suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, irritability, depression and general malaise. I fell into the habit of relying to my substance of choice to lift my mood and help me get through frustrating and anxiety-inducing experiences. 

After years of using my substance of choice to cope, I had lost interest in the things that formerly brought me joy. I was frustrated with some aspects of my job and my personal life and didn’t really have any means of coping other than using substance. I became increasingly anxious and miserable. I suffered from panic attacks, anxiety attacks, irritability and didn’t have much joy in my life. Even substance use didn’t cheer me up and I was using my substance of choice almost daily. 

Eventually, I sought help but was very reluctant to go to Brick House. I was very speculative about going into a recovery program and was almost certain Brick House wouldn’t be much if any help. I’m very happy to admit I was completely wrong about Brick House! 

The 28 Day Intensive Recovery Program at Brick House was a wonderful, life changing experience for me. I learned a tremendous amount about myself and why I leaned so heavily on my drug of choice while many other people in my life lived substance free. I came to realize that there are a lot of people who suffer from anxiety, irritability, impatience, panic attacks and so on. A lot of us turn to drugs and/or alcohol as a means of coping. Because of the things I learned at Brick House, I have been able to live a much healthier and happier life without relying on any drugs or alcohol. 

The best part of all the great things at Brick House are the people. The Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Instructors, Leaders and Program Managers are wonderful people who genuinely care about their clients. They’re also a lot of fun and they’ve designed the facility and the course content to be enjoyable and interesting. It’s amazing, but I actually had a lot of fun in the 28 Day Intensive Recovery Program, while learning!

In short, Brick House made it easy, quick and enjoyable to improve my life immeasurably. 

Best wishes!

Yours,

Brick House 28 Day Intensive Recovery Program Graduate

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