Recovery Advocate

Person of the Week: John West

STICK WITH THE WINNERS! –

John West has built an impressive career over the past 20 years in mental health and addiction treatment. As an international interventionist, crisis manager, and sober companion, he has supported a wide range of clients, including high-profile individuals like celebrities, executives, and politicians. John co-founded, The Guest House Ocala, a premier center for trauma and addiction recovery, and serves as Chairman of the Board at High Watch Recovery Center, the world’s first 12-Step treatment center. His work, inspired by his own journey, has been instrumental in guiding individuals and families through complex recovery and healing processes. 

Q. If you are in recovery, what was your drug(s) of choice and when is your sobriety date?

A. Anything you have, May 17, 2004.

Q. What do you like most about 12-step meetings?

A. Every meeting is like listening to the greatest stories ever told. The humor and heartbreak are truly miraculous on any given day, time, or place in the world where two or more are gathered.

Q. Do you think addiction is an illness, disease, a choice, or a wicked twist of fate?

A. I believe it to be a disease that can be arrested indefinitely.

CONTINUE@AddictionRecoveryeBulletin

C Luke

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