Yes. Maureen passed about 2 weeks ago. They have set up a foundation ,inher name, to be used by people who need counseling, but can't afford it.
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You are not such a dunce, so trash the cap! I understand everything you say. For whatever reason, the concepts a CCC sometimes turn to humiliation,exactly how you described happened to you. From a confidentiality standpoint, I feel it is NOT appropriate. But, in a group setup, as CC is, it seems to happen alot. You didnt say how old you are. It make a huge difference. It is also important wha
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Just some fact and clarification. Everyone (although I am sure there is an exeption somewhere), either is referred to Choices by a therapist or signs themselves up. Remember, if you are over 18, you have to sign in yourself. Second, the $5000 a month is not the fee charged for therapy. Choices is an out patient facility, and about a third of the bill is for rent, food, etc. These fees are reasona
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My statement that Choices has a very good success rate is based on my personal experience with them while my daughter was there for 14 months. I did not take statistics or calculations. I saw the clients and interacted with them on numerous occasions. I have contact with numerous faamilies who have loved ones there presently. So, it has been about 3 years of personal experience all together. Iron
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i put it on private because it came from the moderator. i didnt know how or where to respond since i never received a moderator question before. Sorry if I made an error.
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i DIDNT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE BOARD BECAUSE I THOUGHT THE MODERATOR SENT THEM TO ME IN A PRIVATE MESSAGE. I do not know all of the answers to those questions, and I do not wish to spread rumors or inconsistencies. I gave the Choices website, and anyone is free to look up the info, as provided by them. I will say that Choices is anout patient, intensive out p[atient, program. Anyone over
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I, in no way, wish to lessen your feelings about this issue. In fact, I understand how so many people who leave Choices may feel exactly the same way. I do want to offer another perspective. Most people, when they get to Choices, are in pretty bad shape. They have been to other facilities and relapsed, sometimes multiple times. Choices has a very good success rate. They deal with alot of pain
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My daughter was at Choices for 14 months. When she went there, her life was a mess. She had been suspended from school, had 3 car accidents, and had lost control She was 2 days from going to college, when she got so wasted she blacked out. We sent her to Choices on the recommendation of her therapist. SHe had been to Caron for a month earlier that year. 14 months later she left Choices. She le
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