"My recovery journey from alcohol dependency."

A few years ago I realised I needed professional  support as drinking was taking over my life in many ways, affecting my mental health, employment, relationships, my finances, I was putting myself in danger and my life was becoming destructive.

Through the doctors I was refereed  to CGL Huntingdon Cambridgeshire of which was then known as Inclusion. After being assessed I was allocated a keyworker  and was  fully supported 1:1 and in Groups to help reduce my alcohol use, in time I decided I wanted abstinence from alcohol.

I was full supported with this safely, I managed to achieve this without detox as I wasn't highly physically dependent. With great support I was able to stop drinking and I continued getting fantastic support. On and off I experienced  many lapses and returned to drinking for short periods of time.

Again fully supported by CGL.  Groups are fantastic as are staff. 

I managed a good time of sobriety last year and was really pleased to become a peer mentor.

However due to personal issues I relapsed I was a mess! Life was unmanageable and I became physically dependent on alcohol. I had amazing support from all at CGL I was able to go back into treatment ,  I had a incident which involved police, CGL worked with me to help me feel safe and I received care and dignity through out.

I am home from detox and rehab I went on January this year I was helped  to get a placement  and prepared with pre rehab

And detox groups visit and much more. I spent 8 weeks in a residential centre. I am thankful for CGL for every aspect of my journey  I continue to receive after Care support . My life is Becoming manageable and I can smile again and I have health and a future.