I checked in on a Saturday night after work and was given a room and told what I could keep and what had to be locked up. After that I was left alone for the night without any guidance of what to expect. Honestly I was a little scared. But once things got started my fear subsided . The staff was very friendly and helpful. With the exeption of one or two, the councelors were great. Most of them were extremely well spoken and knowledgable and showed a genuine sincerity for what they did and the others walked around sprouting sound bits like ""once your a pickle you can never be a cucumber"" and expecting people to think they were profound. All said and done I won't go into details about the program other than to say it works. I've never been one for the 12 step program (my deepest respect for those who work it and have been successful with it) I have tried AA and other 12 step treatment centers both on my own and by the divine hand of the legal system and it didn't work for me. Schick Shadel worked and I believe it worked for many others as well. I have 2 other friends that I knew before ever hearing about Schick that went there and they have been sober and happy for over 2 years now without any urges. And myself, I have been free of cravings for close to a year without the closest hint of a desire to drink. I am very thankful for their program and staff and look forward to never having to spend another night there. They saved my life and family. sincerely, a friend of Pat O
Pros: It works
Cons: Needs work on giving orientation in a timely manner
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