Six months prior to seeking treatment, Tom was trapped in   an uncontrollable downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction.  Every morning began with drinking and using just to battle the obsession in his mind.  And once he started, he had no power to stop.  He alienated his family and ended up in jail.  He had reached a point where he was only living to get loaded.  At Purple, Tom found a healthy environment and a host of peers seeking the same solution he was.  During his five month stay at Purple, he learned how to follow the suggestions of the staff, rely on his peers, and build a sturdy foundation.   With the help of a solid transition plan, Tom has remained sober, found a job and kept it, and he continually gives back to the recovery community by visiting Purple often and spending time with the new men.