Apr 28, 2016 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Blog, drug addiction, Drug News, Drugs, News

The Death of Prince and America’s Problem with Pills

Death Of The Pop Idol Prince The recent death of the pop idol Prince has thrown the problem of prescription drug abuse into sharp relief.  Illicit substance abuse is a problem that many people are familiar with, and the use of illicit drugs has immediate and obvious consequences; however, there are many psychoactive and psychotropic medications that have legitimate medicinal uses that can also be used and abused for recreational purposes.  Prescription drugs, particularly painkillers, are an interesting and difficult issue because of these legitimate uses— many people who abuse and misuse prescription painkillers had a legitimate reason to use […]

Apr 14, 2016 / By BRC Recovery / In Alcohol rehab, Blog, drug rehab Austin, Drugs, Health and Wellness, Texas Drug Rehab

Why Choose a Long Term Rehab?

One of our specialties at BRC Recovery is dealing with chronic relapsers, people who have attempted sobriety numerous times with several stints in rehab, but have been unsuccessful long-term. One of the major concerns and questions that anyone has after going through so many treatment centers, especially the loved ones and friends of the addict, is whether long-term rehabs are really worth it. Long-term rehab centers are usually seen as the last hope for people who want, hope, desire, and need sobriety. They are an intensive option which is well tailored to those who have significant drug or alcohol issues, […]

Apr 5, 2016 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Addiction Relapse, Blog, Drugs, Family, Recovery

A Parent’s Perspective: It’s Your Choice—You Can Get Off the Rollercoaster!

We can’t control what happens to us or around us, but we can choose how we respond. A friend who learned this lesson told me she had finally figured out she needed to get off her daughter’s addiction roller coaster. Instead of riding the coaster with her daughter, she now stands on the platform and waves as her daughter goes through the ups and downs of addiction. Of course, she still loves her daughter, but that is a great illustration of her choosing how she wants to respond. She is always there for her daughter, but is not enabling her […]

Mar 15, 2016 / By BRC Recovery / In 12 Steps 2, Addiction, Alumni Personal Stories, Alumni Stories, Blog, drug addiction, Drug Free, Drug News, drug rehab Austin, Drugs, Family, God, Health and Wellness, Women's Issues, womens program

Life is a Privilege

Three years ago Three years ago, as I sat alone paralyzed by fear on yet another seedy motel bathroom floor, I was wondering why I had to experience a level of inexplicable internal pain for what seemed like so many years. The only explanation my besotted mind could believe was this suffering would one day be useful to someone else. I had heard for years that the solution to my self-centered condition was to “help someone else” or, “do something selfless for once in your life”. These notions seemed less than improbable to fill that seemingly insatiable hole within, that’s […]

Sep 24, 2015 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Blog, drug addiction, Drug News, Drugs, Health and Wellness, Heroin, News, Recovery, Texas Drug Rehab

Gloucester Police Department is Making a Difference

BRC proudly joined the Gloucester Police Department’s ANGEL Initiative Earlier this year, BRC proudly joined the Gloucester Police Department’s ANGEL Initiative. The ANGEL Initiative was designed to reduce the number of overdoses in Massachusetts by providing a person suffering from the disease of addiction an opportunity to turn over their remaining drug supply and paraphernalia without the threat of being arrested. “Gloucester Police Department highly values its relationship with BRC Recovery which we have found as an exceptional program from intake to long term treatment. We look forward to continuing our partnership with this premier program to help as many […]

May 19, 2015 / By BRC Recovery / In 12 Steps 2, Addiction, Alcohol rehab, Blog, Drug Free, Drug News, drug rehab Austin, Drugs, Family, God, Health and Wellness, mens program, News, Personal Stories, Recovery, Texas Drug Rehab

Blessed to be a Part of BRC

“To watch the eyes of men and women open with wonder as they move from darkness into light, to see their lives quickly fill with new purpose and meaning, to see whole families reassembled, to see the alcoholic outcast received back into his community in full citizenship, and above all to watch these people awaken to the presence of a loving God in their lives – these things are the substance of what we receive as we carry A.A.’s message to the next alcoholic.” – 12&12, Step Twelve, page 110 My journey at BRC Recovery began in June of 2010 […]

Apr 7, 2015 / By BRC Recovery / In 12 Steps 2, Addiction, Alcohol rehab, Alcoholism, Alumni Personal Stories, Alumni Stories, Blog, Drug Free, Drug News, Drugs, Family, God, Health and Wellness, Personal Stories, Prayer, Recovery

Step 11

I woke up this morning feeling rested after a night of good sleep. My routine is to wake early, fix my coffee, curl up on my couch, pray, meditate and bring my God into my day. This is my favorite time of the day. It is my time for me, alone. My time of pure peace! Everything was going great until I sat down on the couch…panic set in! How is one person going to get everything done that needs to be done? Especially between the hours of 3:30 and 10pm; 3 schools to pick up from, 2 baseball games, […]

Feb 17, 2015 / By BRC Recovery / In 12 Steps 2, Addiction, Addiction Relapse, Alumni Stories, Blog, drug addiction, Drug Free, Drug News, drug rehab Austin, Drugs, Family, God, Personal Stories, Prayer, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, sober living, sober living Austin

Enslaved to Drugs

…“though he came to scoff, he may remain to pray.” –Big book, pg. xxxii Recently, the Austin Stone Community Church Story Team published an article written about one of BRC Recovery’s alumnus, Alex. His story, “Enslaved to Drugs”, is one which is  heard too often. Alex’s drug addiction began in high school after a string of injuries ended his possibilities for a college football career. He attempted sobriety many times, but each attempt was quickly met by relapse and mounting disappointment until eventually he checked into BRC Recovery in January 2013. While he was a resident at BRC, Alex started […]