Amanda, IOP client

The Intensive Outpatient Program at Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission has been a fabulous experience for me! I can’t believe the difference! I am clean and sober. I’m strong and forgiving.

When I was binge drinking, I lost everything. I gave up and hit bottom. For a period of time, I couldn’t get out of bed. I began treatment and learned tools to deal with stress and pain, instead of turning to drink.

What I got out of IOP is strength, hope, knowledge, great support, health, self worth, happiness. Now I don’t need happiness from the outside, I get it from inside. IOP taught me to love myself for who I am, that I’m a good person.

I’m a new person now that I’m clean. This has been an absolute life-changing experience, a rebirth! I like me! I’m a better person and mother for it!

I would tell others that the IOP program at DADC is a fantastic experience if you apply yourself – do your homework and use your tools. You have to want to. I never miss a meeting!