David began to use alcohol and drugs at age 13. He came from a family where drug use was a daily occurrence, a family that yelled more than they spoke and hit more than they hugged. David was referred to the Comprehensive Family Treatment of Addictions Program where he was able to discuss his feelings and his past with people who understood. He worked hard to confront his anger and identify the triggers that had led to his using in the past. Today, thanks to his hard work and the time spent with the Behavioral Health Division, he is clean and sober and helping others to fight the battle that Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, helped him to win.
David, age 17 -- CFTA Program