Lakeside-Milam Drug & Alcohol Rehab of Kirkland — Attraction in Kirkland

Where do I even start... On April 2nd of 2021 I checked into Lakesides' inpatient facility in Kirkland a broken person. I had no hope of getting sober, or let alone having a life worth while. After 28 days of really hard work and self reflection... I was cured! Thankfully, people around me who knew better told me that this was just the beginning of my journey. I cannot tell you how angry this made me, who were these people to tell me that I couldn't just "move on"??? After days of reluctancy I agreed to take part in the outpatient program at Lakeside. I walk into my first group, pissed and closed minded, convinced that this was all a waste of time and that sobriety had already been achieved. Interestingly, my group was welcoming, and weirdly happy (why would they be happy to be in a recovery group???). As my time in this group progressed, I started growing. The people around me started feeling like a pack of family that I actually NEEDED, and I learned more about myself in a short time that I had learned in my 21 years of life. It was not easy, at all, but it is for the brave people who want to make their life TRULY better. Flash forward, I am now almost 25 years old and I have 3 years 8 months and 18 days completely free from any drugs or alcohol. I had no hope. I am thankful that my rock bottom was so low because it truly got me to a place of desperation where I was just open minded enough to absorb the message of sobriety. But, I have many friends who didn't have to hit such a low bottom, yet they were still able to see how this "sobriety thing" is truly amazing. I met my now long-time girlfriend in recovery, we ended up moving to Central Washington - I am now in school to become a teacher, she is in a program to become a lawyer. We are responsible for a little dog, and now a freaking house!!! MOST importantly, we have both been connected to the same program of recovery since the moment we walked out of Lakesides doors. In my experience, Lakeside was the ONLY recovery center that was able to help me get sober; the people here work from the spirit of the heart, and I have never been cared for more in my life then by these individuals. To say that they care is a MAJOR understatement, they are some of the best people on this earth. You will create a pack with your group, one which you WILL recover with and build the foundation of an amazing life. To this day, I still love everyone in that IOP pack like family, because of the amazing bond we all share. Although at times, recovery at Lakeside WILL challenge your way of thinking (and piss you off for sure), but me and countless others are testimony that IT WORKS! (if...

Our son was an inpatient at Lakeside-Milam in January 2024. He has been sober for 12 months now, but inpatient treatment was crucial for him physically, chemically and to learn the skills to maintain sobriety. After his discharge, my wife and I started attending this virtual session for families. We were sad when it was discontinued and are grateful that it has resumed. We learned that family members also have to go through a recovery process. I continue to learn about the disease of addiction and about myself during recovery. Ms. Kim Weston is the counselor and facilitator for our meeting. I appreciate her professionalism and want to thank Lakeside-Milam for providing this important service. Kim is very knowledgeable about the disease of addiction. She conducts a very organized and informative meeting, in a friendly manner, which also carries a firm message. Kim is aware of each family's situation and educates us in clear and simple terms about the 12-step process. I have learned a lot and really benefited from these meetings. I learned that I am not alone in recovery. I also leam from other families' experiences. Thank you again, Kim! And thanks to L-M for providing this wonderful and important educational service...

Milam Kirkland made a huge difference in my recovery. The staff and especially Kim W. helped me see what I did not want to face, my addiction. She told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear and then helped me navigate my start to recovery. It was not always easy, but she always was compassionate and supportive. She taught me tools to stay on the road to recovery. The entire staff at this facility is great and they live up to their mission statement. They gave me hope back while being respectful and allowing me to keep my dignity. I wholeheartedly recommend this facility. Thank you Kim and everyone at Milan Kirkland.

Family group: one of the most useful tools of my recovery has been the Family group meeting. Family group educates families about the disease of alcoholism. This program has helped my husband understand me snd has given us the opportunity to discuss my disease in a calm and informed manner. We would not have been able to discuss our issues without family group. Family group has made a huge difference in...