Hello and welcome to the website of Freedom House Recovery Society. We are a non-profit society and residential recovery house for men based in Surrey BC that offers a 12 step based approach to recovery.

We offer a safe place for men to recover from active addiction to both drugs and alcohol by providing a structured routine and a supportive recovery environment. FRHS has been in operation in Surrey for almost 10 years now and we are well established in the community.

We are not a “fly-by-night” operation and our main purpose is to help men recover and restore their lives. None of us choose to become alcoholics or addicts but we can start getting better by abstaining from drugs and alcohol, by using a support group and enlisting outside help for other issues. Freedom House Recovery Society is here to help. If you are a man who is suffering from addiction issues, then you cannot do it alone. We can help.

What is addiction? Addiction to drugs and alcohol means:

You have difficulty controlling how much you use or how long you use. For example, one drink leads to more drinks, or one line of cocaine leads to more. You continue to use even though it has negative consequences to your life. For example, you continue to drink even though it has hurt your relationships.

These two statements define all addictions. They are true for alcohol and drug addiction, but they're also true for gambling addiction, eating disorders, and other forms of addiction. At one end of the spectrum is the non-functioning addict. They've lost their job and have to use every day. It's what people think addiction is like, but that stereotype is rare.

At the other end of the spectrum is the functioning addict. They still have a job and their relationships are relatively intact, but their life is suffering because of their addiction. They suffer from difficulties at home and at work but are still able to function although not that well. That is the most common scenario. You don't have to suffer major losses to have an addiction.

The consequences of addiction get worse over time. Addiction is a progressive disease. It's never easy to quit. But if you've already suffered negative consequences and don't want them to get worse, there's never a better time to quit than now. Please give us a call.