During their stay, First Step clients will go on an outing to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry to view the exhibit –

 “YOU! The Experience – Human Body & Health Exploration”.  https://www.griffinmsi.org/exhibits/you-the-experience

Clients will go on this day‑long outing via Amtrak train, accompanied and supervised at all times by a Medical Doctor, nurse, and counselor.

Why This Outing Matters in SUD Recovery
This exhibit offers clients a powerful, science‑based understanding of how the brain, body, stress, lifestyle choices, and long‑term health interact. These insights support SUD recovery by reinforcing:

• How substance use affects the body
• How stress, sleep, and emotions influence cravings
• How healthy routines support long‑term sobriety
• How medical literacy empowers clients during recovery

What Clients Will Experience

• A 13‑foot 3D Heart Installation
  Interactive heart model that beats in sync with each client’s pulse.
• Human‑Sized Hamster Wheel
  Demonstrates how movement affects energy, motivation, and the body.
• Lifestyle & Wellness Stations
  Explore stress, eating habits, sleep, emotional health, and overall well‑being.
• Medical Simulation Lab
  Hands‑on human‑patient simulator to build understanding of medical care and health monitoring.
• Real Human Anatomical Specimens
  Plastinated anatomical displays showing muscles, organs, and body systems.