COLUMBUS AND DRUG DETOX

In this week's Novus Medical Detox Center Success Newsletter entitled “He Became Famous Because He Failed,” Novus Director, Steve Hayes, explains how Columbus endured some of  the same frustrations felt by many of the people who come to Novus Medical Detox. 

Columbus failed to find India but became famous because he found America.  Threatened with mutiny by his crew he persisted.  Many Novus patients believe that drugs or alcohol are the answer but sooner or later find that they aren't.  However, if they persist they will discover a new life and real freedom.

The success story accompanying the newsletter is from a nurse who came to Novus to find a new life free from OxyContin and alcohol.  Here is what she said,

“I was so scared and so desperate the day I arrived here.  I'd been sick from withdrawal before and would rather have been dead than get that sick again.  I was greeted with open arms and treated with such respect and understanding it overwhelmed me.  The compassion and support was top shelf.

Prior to Novus I was so deteriorated I was thinking very sick and sad ways to end my addiction.  But because I have a very special angel in my life she saw and felt my pain and found Novus for me.  Not only did she arrange for my stay, she found a way to pay for it by sacrificing her own credit card which took it beyond its limit.  Without her and all my family and friends’ love and support I wouldn't have gotten here and more than likely would be dead - seriously.  

   I am a good person, I'm educated, got a great sense of humor but have made some very poor decisions in my life which have caused a lot of humility, trust and money to me and my loved ones.  So here I am 55 years old - feeling and looking 155.  My day one at Novus, I was so very scared but wanted my life back so very much.  After my admission with Jean and JJ my anxiety seemed to lessen.  

   I was accepted, comforted and felt truly comfortable and in the hands of those who really cared and could be trusted.  Many of the employees were prior users - very proud to be clean and open to tell their experiences and willing to listen to yours.  I felt comfortable enough for the first time in my life to actually be truthful to someone - I mean to honestly tell ALL from my heart - not telling a story to someone just to brag or to top theirs.  

   My worst fear was that of getting sick from withdrawal - which I'd experienced - and saying you get sick is putting it mildly.  All that fear was eliminated here at Novus.  Not only the trust and comfort of all the staff but the program itself was so unique and individualized - it just made sense and was like none I'd ever heard of or ever even imagined existed.  

I didn't think I'd live to see a day when my only concern wouldn't be where my next pills would be in my hand.  I lived with that monster for years - each and every day worried I wouldn't have my drugs and be terrified I'd get sick from withdrawal.  Finally my 6th day at Novus I hadn't had an oxycodone for the first time since 2005.  I was so happy I can't help but cry each and every day since to be able to wake up in the morning and be glad to be alive and not have to chase that monster.  I cannot express my gratitude for the exceptional care I received here at Novus.  

 

To read the entire newsletter click here.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a drug or alcohol and needs help, have them call Novus today at 800.505.6604.