Re-Habilitation

[Orlando O. Ortega]

I am considering applying to a Rehab clinic for the first time not because someone said I have to but because I feel I need it. I have used drugs/alcohol since 1975 (approximately 28 years). Took a break during the 90s (permanently quit drinking alcohol) then dove back in with narcotics after 2002. Long term drug usage made me impulsive, impatient, reckless, creative, sensitive, inquisitive, enlightened, and suspicious of authority. I live in the states and have a spotless record, no felonies or misdemeanors. Have worked in management and owned my own business. Anyone feel like sharing an experience with Rehab? Has Rehab helped you? Why? How did you pay for it? Insurance? What should I expect from Rehab?

 

[dankplantgrower]

There are rehabs in my county that have waiting lists for paid "county beds" where you dont have to pay a dime out of pocket. I imagine a good 1/3rd at least were paid for by the county, judging by how impoverished many were. In my case I had to call the rehab every day for "bed credit" for 4-6 weeks until a bed opened up. Ive been treated for alcohol addiction twice at these inpatient rehabs without paying. Yet Im still an alcoholic. Rehabs have a relapse rate of like 80% or something high like that, but just imagine how awesome those 20% are feeling without a drug controlling their life?

Id definitely call a local rehab and ask about financial assistance, and if that fails consult your insurance to see about coverage.

You really, really have to want to stay sober 110%. Ive seen people drop massive tweak habits because they were truly tired of living in torment and never use again, no rehab required. Ive seen people put through multiple expensive rehabs and continue to use as soon as they get out. The coping skills learned in rehab can be amazingly helpful but it all comes down to your desire to banish that vile poison from your life COMPLETELY. Easier said than done but a godsend if you succeed. Good luck.

 

[pasha]

homeless -> sober living

 

[Orlando O. Ortega]

If attitudes in the states are changing from incarceration to a kinder gentler medical-rehab then federal funds might soon become available. I had no difficulty quitting alcohol/tobacco/meth but opiates are another matter, at least for me. It's as if there can be no divorce, only separation. My thanks to the one Bluelighter who showed up, your comments are most valuable.

 

[phactor]

Rehab very likely saved my life. I enjoyed it. I ended up relapsing, but am clean again. I found that I knew exactly what I needed to do to stay clean and I learned that in treatment. If you can go, I suggest you do. Take all the support you can get. Go in with an open mind and be willing to try new things. The only thing bad about treatment is that some people don't want to be there and boy can they be assholes (and delusional ones at that). They really give off angry teenager vibes. Seriously. But those type of people are everywhere.