Vista Bay Graduate, Mike V.

Mike V. Completed the Program in 2007

I came to VistaBay in April of ‘07. I was a drug dealer as well as an addict. I knew the lifestyle I was involved with would either lead me to jail or death. I made the decision to come to Vista Bay when my Aunt and Mother held an intervention and informed me of their concern for my well being.

When I arrived at VistaBay, I really didn’t know what to expect. But it wasn’t long before I felt completely at home. The beautiful scenery mixed with the positive attitudes of every student and staff member really helped to make me comfortable. When I started the course work I wasn’t sure what to think. But as the program started to unfold in front of my eyes, it was so obvious. I was learning the skills I needed to survive in life without drugs and without the drug lifestyle! I was so excited for myself and my new life.

The sauna program worked like a charm. My body and mind was fully cleansed by the end of the program. I no longer get the sudden urges to do drugs anymore, and I have the sauna program to thank for it. The Program’s Communication and Perception Course was positively transforming. It’s a lengthy course, but it has to be. It helped me realize so many things. When I first came to Vista Bay I thought that selling drugs was the only thing that I could do with my life. I had not faith in myself. Communication and Perception showed me that I am in control of my body, my decisions and my environment. But most importantly, the program has taught me that I can do anything I set my mind on. I can do anything I want to do. VistaBay has given me so many tools to help me be a stronger man and a positive contributing member of society. I am greatly in debt to this program and its staff. This program has truly saved my life, and my family has noticed my progress. I now feel amazing. Thank you Vista Bay! You really know what you are doing.

- Mike V.