Alumni Stories

Alumni Stories - JourneyPure At The River

TENNESSEE ADDICTION TREATMENT

Recovery Stories.

At Journey Pure at the River, we celebrate the inspiring stories of individuals who have found recovery through our comprehensive range of services. From alcohol and drug detox to inpatient rehab and medication-assisted treatment, our dedicated staff is committed to helping each person reclaim their life from addiction.

At Journey Pure at the River, we celebrate the inspiring stories of individuals who have found recovery through our comprehensive range of services. From alcohol and drug detox to inpatient rehab and medication-assisted treatment, our dedicated staff is committed to helping each person reclaim their life from addiction.

46.8 Million

Americans battled a substance use disorder in the past year.

Presented here are narratives detailing the journeys of individuals who have successfully liberated themselves from the grips of addiction and are actively progressing towards overcoming this affliction.

Success Stories

We are proud to share the stories of individuals who have found hope and healing through our drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. These inspiring journeys highlight the courage and resilience of those who have overcome the challenges of addiction. We invite you to explore these stories and witness the transformative power of compassionate support and evidence-based treatment. Our dedicated staff is committed to helping each person who walks through our doors find the path to lasting recovery.

At 35, Cayla Phillips found herself at a crossroads. After a 15-year battle with addiction that had cost her nearly everything, she made the courageous decision to seek help. Her journey of recovery, which began at JourneyPure Knoxville, is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative impact of compassionate, professional care.

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Days Sober

Recovery from addiction is more than just abstaining from substances; it’s about transforming one’s entire approach to life. For Blake, whose journey began at JourneyPure’s Kentucky location, this transformation came through embracing spiritual principles and committing to a program of ongoing recovery.

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Kelsey’s journey to recovery is a powerful testament to resilience in the face of extraordinary adversity. At 29, with 48 days of sobriety, Kelsey’s story of overcoming trauma and addiction showcases the transformative impact of treatment at JourneyPure Knoxville.

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Days Sober

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. For Corbin, a journey that began with teenage experimentation spiraled into a battle that would cost him nearly everything. But through perseverance and the support of JourneyPure Kentucky, he found his way back to sobriety and a life filled with purpose.

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Days Sober

Danny’s story is one of transformation, from a life consumed by addiction to one filled with hope and purpose. His journey, which led him to JourneyPure, demonstrates the power of professional treatment and spiritual renewal in overcoming a 20-year battle with addiction.

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Riley’s journey to recovery is a powerful testament to the transformative impact of professional treatment and ongoing support. Her story, which began at JourneyPure Kentucky, illustrates how one can move from the depths of addiction to a life of purpose and fulfillment.

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Days Sober

At 48, Kim found herself at a crossroads. Her story of transformation, which began at JourneyPure in Bowling Green, is a testament to the power of professional support and personal commitment in overcoming addiction.

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After completing treatment at JourneyPure Emerald Coast, Devin faced numerous challenges including deaths of loved ones, a divorce, and his barbershop flooding twice. Despite these setbacks, he maintained his sobriety, rebuilt his life by earning his barbering license, opened his own shop, found new love, and became active in the recovery community by chairing NA meetings. He credits JourneyPure’s support for helping him transform his life and proudly embraces his identity as someone in recovery.

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In the wake of unimaginable loss, Cheryl S. found herself spiraling into addiction. The death of her son in 2011 marked the beginning of a devastating journey that would test her resilience and ultimately lead her to a path of recovery at JourneyPure Knoxville that she never thought possible.

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When Ethan C. arrived at JourneyPure Emerald Coast, he was far from the “party guy” persona he had cultivated for years. Instead, he found himself contemplating suicide, a stark reality check that would ultimately lead to his transformation.

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Sometimes the strongest motivation for change comes from the desire to be a better parent. For K’la, the decision to seek treatment at JourneyPure Knoxville wasn’t just about personal recovery – it was about transforming her children’s future.

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When Megan H. arrived at JourneyPure Knoxville, she was battling more than just alcoholism – she was fighting for her life. With her health failing and her family relationships crumbling, she found herself at a crossroads that would ultimately lead to transformation.

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The loss of a child is every parent’s nightmare. For Mercedes, the pain of losing not one but three children to the consequences of addiction became the catalyst for a remarkable journey of recovery and redemption at JourneyPure Women’s Center in Maryville, Tennessee.

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Roy

Roy P.’s journey to recovery began at what could have been the end. On January 28th, in the depths of despair, he attempted to take his own life – a desperate act that would ultimately become the beginning of his path to healing through JourneyPure Knoxville.

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Days Sober

Standing at the crossroads of life and death, Diana S. made a decision that would transform her future at JourneyPure Kentucky. After years of struggling with heroin addiction, she faced a stark reality: if she continued on her current path, her mother and children would be left to plan her funeral.

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Days Sober

Sometimes the darkest moments in life become catalysts for profound transformation. For Emily S., the tragic loss of her fiancé to an accidental overdose became the turning point in her own battle with addiction at JourneyPure Kentucky.

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After four decades of addiction and the devastating loss of her husband, Rose F. discovered that it’s never too late to begin again at JourneyPure Kentucky. Her journey from grief and incarceration to becoming a house manager for a sober living facility demonstrates the transformative power of recovery at any stage of life.

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For Debra D., the true wake-up call came in the form of a letter – one that would forever change her perspective on addiction’s ripple effects. While serving time in jail, she received correspondence from her daughter that illuminated the painful consequences of her struggles.

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Days Sober

When Justice F. lost her brother in September 2022, the foundation of her world crumbled. Her subsequent journey through grief, addiction, and ultimately recovery at JourneyPure Knoxville demonstrates how tragedy can either destroy or transform – the difference often lying in finding the right help at the right time.

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At 39, Michael B.’s story challenges the common misconception that addiction only affects those who start life at a disadvantage. Despite coming from a loving home and achieving early success, he discovered that external accomplishments couldn’t protect him from addiction’s grip. Michael found recovery at JourneyPure Knoxville.

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For Jeremy L., addiction wasn’t just a personal struggle – it was a family legacy that began in early childhood. Exposed to alcohol at just four or five years old, he grew up watching family members battle addiction, unknowingly setting the stage for his own struggles. He achieved recovery at JourneyPure Knoxville.

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After decades of battling various forms of addiction, Jessica B. discovered that the key to lasting recovery lay in something seemingly simple yet profoundly challenging: complete honesty. Her journey to this revelation would span 25 years before finding true freedom at JourneyPure Kentucky.

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For Steffan W., walking through JourneyPure Kentucky’s doors after a devastating relapse meant facing more than just his addiction – it meant confronting the shame of returning to treatment after nearly seven years of sobriety. What he found there was something unexpected: unconditional love that would help him rebuild his life.

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For Kimberly “Kimmy” S., addiction was a three-decade journey that stripped away everything from material possessions to the sacred trust of family. Her path from recreational drug use to complete life transformation at JourneyPure Kentucky demonstrates that it’s never too late to reclaim what addiction has taken.

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