Dominick P.

I had a nice childhood until my father passed in 2008, afterwards life became regularly chaotic and my family support system began breaking down. I dabbled with substances in college, but after graduating my structure and focus in life was absent and it was only 2 years before I started using drugs daily. I used drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism for uncomfortable feelings and as a crutch in social situations. Over the past year my substance abuse has gotten more out of control. My family became concerned and found out about Teen Challenge. I am here to regain control of my life, and to feel better about myself. I hope to learn coping skills I missed out on when I was younger. I hope to take better care of myself and my health and to get closer to God.