It would be wonderful if we could all simply sit back and learn from other people's mistakes... instead of having to go out on our own and make them... falling flat on our faces, and possibly then actually learning something. Alas, such is more often the scenario.
Once we've fallen hard though, it's nice to know we are not alone in that. As with many circumstances, it's of much consolation and even encouragement to find folks who can help walk you through the muck. This can surely be of great impact in addiction treatment in particular... what it more reachable than a goal your support system set for themselves, and attained!?
Having been through all that addiction entails, and making it through a program successfully, gives those at Stone Hawk a heart for the people & the process, that few others have. They have been there, done that... and want to make sure that others can say the same! With experience under their belt, and the restoration they live out every day they press forward, and give back, helping others along the way!