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Jamie Bates ~ Volunteer

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“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

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In 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…

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Maria Vincent ~ Volunteer

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“I’ve been in recovery for just over 2 years from a life long addiction, and its the best thing I ever did ❤️! I now volunteer at First Step Recovery helping other addicts, and love nothing more than…

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What Is Addiction?

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The term “Addiction” is classed as a chronic disease and refers to both a psychological and physical…

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Lea Davis ~ Volunteer

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“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…

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Clare Gibson ~ Volunteer

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“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…

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Brynn ~ Client Testimonial

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“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…

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Brad Wilson ~ Volunteer

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“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…

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Leanne ~ Client Testimonial

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“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…

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Reece ~ Client Testimonial

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“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…

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