Spending more than 40 years in the entertainment business allowed me to meet many talented people. It wasn’t long before I saw alcohol and drugs cut so many great musical...
Pat O'Day
Member Rock & Roll Hall of FameSeattle, WA
I had reached a place in life where my greatest hope was not hurting anyone else when I ended up in a drunk-driving wreck. I believed that no treatment program would work for...
Former Patient
Malibu, CA
“I gave you 10 days – and you took away my need for alcohol! I’m bringing my life back! Coming up on one year here, and what a blessing to feel and see the holidays...
Former Patient
Salem, OR
My journey to Schick was an amazing trek. I was no stranger to the world of detox and treatment programs, and my motto was ‘never quit quitting.’ After three different...
Former Patient
Ontario, Canada
Nearly nine years have gone by since my life was controlled by alcohol. It’s amazing how much I can remember about a time in my life I would just as soon forget. I now have...
Former Patient
Bothell, WA
While playing football at the University of Texas, I was always training and preparing to win. Performance is everything in sports. I quickly discovered the same holds true in...
Former Patient
Dallas, TX
After I left treatment, I didn’t have the desire to or another drink in 22 years. Who says you can’t be successful in sobriety and have fun doing it? Now, many people...
Former Patient
City, ST
I can’t thank Schick Shadel Hospital enough for what they have done for me. The treatment there made it so easy to stay away from alcohol – it was unbelievable! My life has...
Former Patient
Des Moines, IA
It was more than 20 years ago when I found myself in a very dark place. I had a horrible cocaine addiction that was killing me. What was once an escape had become a prison....
Former Patient
Seattle, WA
I tried several times to quit on my own, but that route never lasted. That is when I turned to Schick Shadel Hospital. I am now alcohol-free, and I owe all of my thanks to the...
Former Patient
Fairbanks, AK
From my heart, I’m extremely happy with my decision to treat at Schick Shadel Hospital. As a successful person with a great family, I only needed to end my problem with...
Former Patient
Snohomish, WA
Before my treatment at Schick Shadel, I couldn't imagine my life without drinking. I also couldn't imagine going to ‘rehab’ for one or two months! No more...
Former Patient
City, ST
I chose Schick Shadel Hospital because I had friends who treated at traditional programs with little success. I needed the aversion therapy and other treatments they offer. I...
Former Patient
Federal Way, WA
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t count Schick Shadel among the blessings I have had in my life. I was so badly broken by my relapse that I do not feel that I...
Former Patient
San Diego, CA
Schick Shadel Hospital was my final hope. I had tried it all and was sure I could never stay sober. It has been since 1984 that I treated, and I’ve not had a drink or a...
Former Patient
Vacaville, CA
I treated at Schick Shadel Hospital in 1998 and have had no temptation to drink since I left the program. The aversion therapy totally removed the craving that controlled me...
Former Patient
Yakatat, AK
We both treated at Schick Shadel Hospital, and it is the best thing we have ever done. Neither of us has had any cravings. The staff treats you with respect and dignity, and it...
Former Patients, Joint Testimonial
I treated in 1974 for alcohol and have never, ever come close to having a drink since. Even when times were very tough, I was never tempted to drink. I owe my life to the kind...
Former Patient
Bothell, WA