
Winehouse’s story is, like so many others, one of tragedy; an amazing talent whose mental illness proved too difficult for her to overcome. While her death at the age of 27 was a tremendous loss for Amy’s family and saddened millions of people around the globe, her legacy is helping young women have a future free from drugs and alcohol.
Amy’s Place
Addiction treatment saves lives by giving people tools and coping skills for living life on life’s terms. The majority of individuals who make the courageous decision to take steps in breaking the cycle of addiction are introduced to a spiritual program of recovery, typically the 12 Steps. Those who go through treatment are in a position to continue their efforts outside of rehab, although many people struggle to avoid triggers and keep cravings at bay in their first year after discharge. Due to that reality, counselors encourage clients to utilize intensive outpatient programs (IOP), sober living homes, or some other form of transitive care.
The longer people stay involved with centers of recovery, the more equipped they are to handle the hurdles of life that can precipitate relapse. In an effort to prevent young women from following in Amy’s tragic footsteps, the Amy Winehouse Foundation created Amy’s Place, iNews reports. The center opened in 2016 for young women under 30 who have experienced addiction; Amy’s Place is the only recovery center in the UK committed solely to young women recovering from addiction. The eponymous recovery house helps young women transition from treatment to everyday life. Clients can come and go as they please but have to do specific activities, groups, and volunteer. Some of the young women in the program have been there for around a year, and they can stay as long as two years.
Addiction Treatment
If you are a young woman in the grips of alcohol or substance use disorder, please contact Hope By the Sea. We can assist you in learning how to live a life in recovery, one day at a time. We will give you the tools for coping with the obstacles of life, without drugs and alcohol.