Publish at September 27 2023 Updated September 27 2023
They tell stories by the fire, hebertism, walk in the forest and see animals. At first glance, it would seem that this camp offers normal activities for campers. However, these are adults who all have one thing in common: they've all had problems with addictive substances like alcohol or drugs.
As this Brut report shows, these Americans gather at a camp to enjoy nature, of course, but also to break the isolation. Indeed, many have, during their years of addiction, pushed away loved ones, thinking that only a substance would be able to take away their pain. Today, they realize that this could not be further from the truth.
Sobriety can be difficult to achieve on one's own. The camp allows them to have fun, but also to share stories and thoughts with others at any time, so as to keep their balance and avoid relapsing later on. In this way, everyone can learn more about recovery, and the difficulties and joys involved.
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