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first time in rehab what should i expect, cause im going crazy

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Dr.kush

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i know i need to go, but i also know i can quit without going. im only 16 and going to rehab for heroin. im very nervous, what should i expect? im not going through withdrawals in fact ill probably test clean cause i haven't used in a couple days.

i should add that im gong for 30 days, my mom took me out of school 3 weeks early, and im changing schools now. i have no idea what people at school are gong to think cause im going to rehab on Monday. im just very depressed right now i hate my life right now. even when i get back im pretty sure im going to have no life my mom wont trust me or let me do anything.
 
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Rehab can be a great freaking thing, pay very close attention and be completely honest/open, its all to better yourself.

Honestly 30 days is hardly enough time to get comfortable... sooo spill it be open and work with the counselors as much as possible. The more you open up in groups, the more others will too. I bet the food will be good, I gained 85lbs my first stay for 90+ days.

Hopefully you will have cognitive behavior therapy, learn it, and live it.
 
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The main thing you'll probably feel in there is boredom, cabin fever starts after about day 3 or 4, when you start feeling better. Bring lots of books...
 
Do this once because each time you stop and start again it just gets harder you are so young. Don't give up please. I hope things work out for you. I hate to hear this coming from someone so young. But you do have time to save your soul, because it is your SOUL that you will lose if you don't get a handle on this now. I wish you luck. And a word of advice don't pick the rehab program apart. There are allot of positive people there, but at the same time the negativity can over rule.
 
I'm with missunderstood. I was 18 when I started using heroin, and I'm 22 now. I'm not sure how long you've been using, but believe me, it can only get worse. I know it pisses me off when people tell me that "you're lucky you get to catch your problem at such a young age!", but it really is the truth. The last four years have been pretty much all shit for me, and I've gone to multiple rehabs and had a couple stints of sobriety. Each time you pick up it becomes way harder to stop, and your habit will get worse.

My problem was that I never wanted to be at the rehab, so I always hung out with the other people that hated the place. To be honest, I still shutter at the thought of those times, but it will do you good. I'm not sure what place you're going, but I would count on staying longer than 30 days, so be prepared for it. No junky wants to hear it, but being clean can be really cool actually. It feels good to find interests and engage in life. I know if I could, I would take back my december relapse, it's been almost impossible for me to get back on my feet. If you have any other questions about my experience, feel free to PM me. good luck dude!
 
Your probably going to go to detox first but its usually assisted for heroin users (theres no tolerance ones too where they dont give u anything). Suboxone I heard really helps u through it but your goin to get that cut off after about a week. Its like taking a vacation from yourself; itll give you a better perspective on your previous situation.

Its tough but it only makes you more of a man to get through shit like that. Drug users are some of the weakest and toughest people in the world. Be the tough guy for a month its not that bad (I was in for a year and 2 months).

Also understand that its more embarassing for you not to go to rehab if your usin smack man. Its not good and the earlier you get the idea of how opiates work the better. Your mom is being really lenient sending you for 30 days; just try to understand your parents perspective. This stuff is not all that cool and theres alot of bullshit out there that just gets younger and younger people prepared to live on the streets.

Be tough.
 
I've never been to rehab but know a lot of people who have and it didn't work for them because they didn't want to quit. I think that's the bottom line tho.. if you want to quit, then you will. No one can force you to quit. Only you can choose the path you will go down in life

Good luck
 
I had a pretty good experience going to rehab as a young person. About the same age as you-17, was the 1st time i went to inpatiet drug rehab. at first i hated it and wanted to go home so bad, but eventually i made friends with the other kids and had a relatively fun summer. I eventually started back using drugs, and i'm still battling my addiction to this day. I'm 26 now and currently on mmt.

Just go in with an open mind about what's going to happen, and you'll be fine. 30 days is not that long. Most would consider that to be just the detox phase, especially for opiate addicts like yourself, and me.

Best of luck to you mate
 
Try to make the most of it, for yours and your family's sake.

Rehab is really the best option you have going for you, at 16 years of age :\
 
Rehab actually is not bad at all. I honestly use to love going to group and meeting new people just like myself. Its cool because you don't have to hide a single feeling from anyone, everyone understands you, and people are actually EXTREMELY friendly.

You can bitch about anything you want, you get actual advice on how to cope with life & your parents. Its a very liberating process to go through. I'll be honest last time I left rehab I was nearly in tears because I had met so many down to earth people and didn't wanna go back to my fake routine life. I think you'll like it a lot more then you would expect.
 
I now would enjoy working in a rehab. HeH

Try to get into the science / physiology & psychology of drugs. You gain a different perspective, not only about drugs, but us; human nature as well. Our bodies are amazing, a perfect sytsem of gasses, fluids, electricity, micro organisms and so much more .

Our brains are endlessly amazing, try and soak in, and purge out as much as you can.

Sometimes a good brain-washing izz in order .!.
 
i think you'll enjoy rehab, it will get you out of your parents hair for a while... You're parents need a break where they can sleep an night without worrying if you're gonna be okay. You'll make some of the best friends of your life at the rehab, i guarantee. It's because we all think the same and share the same problem and you guys will all be in the exact same stage in your recovery. Try to be open as possible. truth is you can prolly use 30 days away from the daily grind anyways
 
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