Recovery from addiction is always a challenge, but in the midst of a pandemic, the climb is steeper in some respects. We celebrate those who are thriving in recovery despite the extra challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.

A self-described “wild child” born in the 1970s, Rebecca, 49, used all kinds of drugs for years — weed, cocaine, prescription opioids. But in her mid-30s, the slow rollercoaster became a high-speed train destined to derail.

No matter what brought them to Ideal Option, patients in treatment have one thing in common: They feel an incredible sense of relief, a huge weight lifted, and feel proud of their life in recovery.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has lifted restrictions on the use of virtual appointments for new patients seeking medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Here’s a closer look at what each stage of recovery feels like, from the perspective of Ideal Option patients.

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