Every Family and Every Individual is Unique on this Journey
Suffering in Silence
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Families suffer in silence protecting the active user in their lives. We do it out of love and hope that they will quit. The burden is tremendous and there is no relief until you nurture yourself with strength and truth....
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Everyone has their own story, their own individual path that makes their journey unique.
Addiction is a Disease
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Addiction is a Disease
We did not choose to become an alcoholic or addict or to harm our loved ones. Somewhere along the way our dignity and willpower escaped us.
About Us
Who We Are
We are a compassionate group of addicts and alcoholics with long-term sobriety.
Lee Schlesinger
I founded Crescent City Recovery from a pure desire to help others that are experiencing the perils of addiction, just as I did.
Growing up in New Orleans, I was exposed to drugs and alcohol at a early age which carried into my thirties. My addiction took almost everything from me, my wife and I separated and I almost lost my children. I received help from others that had been in the same place and slowly rebuilt my life. I reconciled with my wife, Vera, who is also in recovery and have a loving relationship with my children, Ellie and Sam. Both children have continued to say that growing up with two sober parents is something they cherish and that they are proud of.
After a decade of being sober and helping others, I decided to make a career out of my passion, helping the addict and their family recover from substance abuse.