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Below you will find excerpts from just a few of the letters, cards, notes and emails sent to the Authentic Recovery Center by alumni of our program. Actual names have been withheld to insure anonymity, and only the specifics of gender identification will be found within the testimonial(s). Often, individuals (or their family members) considering treatment at ARC ask to speak with alumni for a "second opinion" about the center. Unfortunately, although many ARC alumni would love to tell you about their experience with us, it is both a violation of Federal Law and an ethical iniquity to have any alumni offer themselves as our personal program representatives to assist a potential new client's decision-making process. 
Testimonial Anyone who thinks they can find a better program for their money, I challenge them to go find one. The place was always clean, Margarita is amazing!! Availability of phone + email can't be found just anywhere. The program was not overwhelming, groups + counselors were scheduled well and I was happy to open up because I felt their sincerity. I don't know anyplace that will take you on an outing to Disneyland. It is a well-balanced + caring facility, and it all starts from the top down. I hope I was able to show you guys just how well things go around here, because I was open to the program, and that smile on my face was your doing. Thank you. P.S. Thank you Michael, for all the wonderful food. I was more than happy to do my part at the dinner table, and I enjoyed speaking with you! Male alumni (Name withheld by ARC) Testimonial Dear Brie, I just wanted to thank you for all you have done for me. I have been sober since I left ARC in December and if you hadn't given me such a strong foundation I don't think I ever would have gotten through the holidays. You showed me how to live one day at a time and you showed me how to live with things I didn't think I would ever even admit, little less live comfortably with. You were and are my role model for how to do things differently. Please tell Grant I have been getting better at tennis and I think I will beat him on the court next time I come out to Los Angeles for a visit. Tell all the rest of the staff hi for me. Thank you for everything! Female alumni (Name withheld by ARC) Testimonial Cassidy- THANK YOU so much for all your support and help. I almost cry everytime I think about how much you have helped me and how good I see my life can be in the future. You honestly helped me save my life in so many ways. You are such a role-model for me and I am so grateful for all you do. Please let me know if I can ever help someone at ARC in anyway, in the way that alumni helped me. Male alumni (Name withheld by ARC) Testimonial To ARC; Here is the quote that says it all..."The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." I thought that this quote was so fitting. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I am sober thanks to your generosity and efforts. Female alumni (Name withheld by ARC) Testimonial Dear Cassidy and Brie, The purpose of this letter is to thank you for all you and your staff tried to do to help me continue my recovery. I was deeply touched by your attempt to provide an atmosphere free from external pressures by allowing me a scholarship to ARC. For what it's worth, I feel you are doing exceptional work at ARC. ARC is the antithesis to the current high profit business model used by most rehab facilities. It is quite obvious that you take the high road in an arena where many clients are willing to pay anything for promises of a good result. I am doing well today, (almost 90 days sober) looking at each day as it comes. I hope to maintain contact with you both if you are willing, and keep you informed of my progress. I would like to assume a more substantial relationship towards my recovery, either with ARC or with you directly. If I can ever help anyone who is there, please let me know. Call me anytime, day or night! Thank you again for everything. Male alumni (Name withheld by ARC) Testimonial Dear Brie, I have been through many treatment centers, as you know, but I wish upon wishes that I had met you way back when. The events in my life, or rather, the traumas I experienced in my life, would never have greeted resolution if I hadn't met you. Your caring approach still touches me deeply and I feel that because of you I can make it. It's been a year since we first met, but you are still with me everyday. I just celebrated my first year sober out of almost 20 years of pain and suffering. You are thanked by me, my children and my family. I will be at the alumni holiday party and I can't wait to see you and thank you in person. All my best wishes for you and all the staff at ARC. Thank you for everything. Female alumni (Name withheld by ARC)
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