Written by: Roy J. DuPrez, M.Ed. Most of the men who come into treatment are there because their lives have become unmanageable and are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the...
Written by: Roy J. DuPrez M.Ed. People who demonstrate a sense of well-being possess nine essential characteristics: balance, resilience, contentment, goal setting, flexibility, self-confidence, support, gratitude and connection. Back2Basics views addiction as a...
Over the last six months I have had the opportunity to intern with the outdoor adventures program at Back2Basics. I have always loved the outdoors, growing up in Florida I went to the ocean almost daily. Since moving to Flagstaff the mountains and wilderness have...
When you love an addict, it is a painful and confusing journey. The effects of addiction are like a stone being thrown into a pond. There seems to be no ending to the spillover of pain, drama, intensity and insanity. The whole family system is imprinted, and we all...
At Back2Basics we believe in our clients and providing them with the opportunities to learn not only simple life skills but job skills and service activities as a volunteer. Each of these opportunities provides clients with a renewed sense of self, accomplishment and...
I have been told since day one to trust the clients and staff. To be honest about my feelings and emotions. Those were all big plates to swallow as an addict. For the first few weeks I didn’t think I even had feelings and emotions. It was work to even have surface...
