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things going on in my life; this (the drug) was a distraction. So, I made up my mind, ' is is it,' and checked myself into detox.” While in detox, Bruten called a number of addiction treatment centers in the Atlanta area. “Up until my last day of detox, I couldn't nd anyone that would take me in.” Bruten had an injury – a broken thumb – which may have been the reason for the rejections. Finally, he was referred to MWFHE. It turned out to be “the best place I ever went,” he says. When he arrived at MWFHE Bruten immediately appreciated the intimate setting. He says, “ ere were only six men in the group, which meant we could get more one-on-one (counseling time).” -Deryl Bruten If you really want to do it, you can do it. I’m a prime example.

Atlanta-based gospel group 1-A-Chord, Deryl Bruten sings and plays music with a positive message. e group recently made a studio recording, which Bruten can listen to for an emotional lift—something that is always useful for someone in recovery from addiction. In October, 2016, Bruten successfully completed a year of addiction treatment at Men and Women for Human Excellence. A native of DeLand, Fla., Bruten was in his 20s when he got hooked on crack cocaine. After it became a daily habit that took over his life, Bruten spent a year in inpatient treatment, and stayed clean and sober for 24 years. Eventually, Bruten decided that smoking a joint and having a beer now and then wouldn't hurt. Unfortunately his life took a downward spiral from that point, until Bruten decided to rededicate himself to getting sober. “ ere were many positive Relapsing into addiction

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