Vista Bay Graduate, Nyssa A.

Completed the Program in 2006

My name is Nyssa and I’m 20 years old. I got into drugs like a lot of kids do – from peer pressure and simple curiosity. However, like a lot of kids, my curiosity turned into full-blown addiction. By the time I turned 18 I was an absolute mess. It took another two years before I finally came to the realization that I was an addict. A friend told my parents about VistaBay and a couple of months ago I checked in.

I’ve had a lot of success since arriving here at Vista Bay. First of all, being sober is one of the best successes I’ve ever achieved for myself. I have now been sober for 62 days and it’s been great. I’ve learned how to confront my problems. So now I’ll be able to confront any situation I might walk into and be able handle it in the right way.

The Sauna Detoxification Program was fantastic. I could actually feel the toxins leaving my body. Afterwards, I felt like a whole new person. I felt more active, more awake, and more ambitious. VistaBay has taught me how to live again. I can’t wait until I have a chance to give back to others just as they have helped me. I want to thank all of the Vista Bay staff and students here for helping me get my life back. I know I couldn’t have done it anywhere else.

- Nyssa A.