Jamie Bates ~ Volunteer
“My name is Jamie and I’m an addict. I originally came to First Step Recovery because I was struggling with addiction and now staying clean thanks to the help of First Step Recovery! I’ve now managed…
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The Jellinek Curve ~ Stages Of Alcoholism
/1 Comment/in Addiction, Alcohol, Articles, Drugs, Health & Wellness, Recovery/by Mark RansomeIn 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) identified that alcoholism was in fact an illness and classed it as a disease. It affects the parts of the brain that…
What Is Addiction?
/1 Comment/in Addiction, Alcohol, Articles, Drugs/by Mark RansomeThe term “Addiction” is classed as a chronic disease and refers to both a psychological and physical…
Lea Davis ~ Volunteer
/1 Comment/in Inspirational Stories, News, Volunteers/by Mark Ransome“My name is Lea. I’m an addict with 14 years sobriety. My life was so consumed by alcohol that I thought I’d have nothing if I gave it up. This is the lie that addiction tells us. Since getting…
Clare Gibson ~ Volunteer
/2 Comments/in Inspirational Stories, News, Volunteers/by Mark Ransome“My addiction nearly took everything from me, but coming into recovery saved my life. I was barely existing and slipping away further from my family. Recovery has given my children their…
Brynn ~ Client Testimonial
/1 Comment/in Inspirational Stories, Testimonials/by Mark Ransome“I’m Brynn, I’ve struggled with addiction for some time, I’ve gotten clean before but haven’t managed to stay clean. I was really apprehensive about seeking help from First Step Recovery but I have found it really…
Brad Wilson ~ Volunteer
/1 Comment/in Inspirational Stories, News, Volunteers/by Mark Ransome“I am so happy and grateful to be apart of the team and find it amazing how Bloxwich now has its own recovery centre, this can be a safe place for people wanting to get into recovery and are…
Leanne ~ Client Testimonial
/1 Comment/in Inspirational Stories, Testimonials/by Mark Ransome“My name is Leanne, and I am an addict who has struggled for many years. I came to First Step Recovery as my life was falling apart, it was the best decision I ever made as Luke, the team and fellow addicts have…
Reece ~ Client Testimonial
/1 Comment/in Inspirational Stories, Testimonials/by Mark Ransome“I’m Reece and I’m an addict. I’m 30 days clean today from all mind altering drugs and I’ve never felt better, during my recovery I have attended first step recovery every day. The staff and everyone involved have helped me through. I have learned a…
Stephen Curley ~ Trustee
/1 Comment/in News, Trustees/by Mark Ransome“I believe that everyone should have the chance to recover and to live their best life. I’m passionate about helping people and wanted to get involved in the project as I have lived experience and…
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First Step Recovery is led and supported by people who have survived active addiction and are living in recovery. We can recover together! Our drive for helping others find recovery is our primary purpose. We are the change that shows others…
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