A friend of mine has called me and told me that he wants to go into rehab. I now live hundreds of miles away and cannot drive him there. He has now changed his mind because he believes that if he goes into rehab that he'll get out and he'll be in the same situation he was until he found the job he now has. He is currently living with a friend of his who kicked him out the other day but told him to move back with him instead of going to rehab. This is the friend that I believe is paying for everything going up my friend's nose.
My question is this: When you are getting ready to leave rehab, do they have programs where they get you the help you need to find a job and a place to live? I assume they do, but I don't know how it works since I've never been. Also, what does this mean financially if he does go? How much can this cost?
If I can convince him that there is a place to go that can really help him not just be sober but have a life after rehab I think he'd go. (I'm an optimist)
2006-10-29 17:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by Court 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Well guys, thanks for the answers, unfortunately it seems that my friend is not going to be getting any treatment in the immediate future. This may change and at least he knows his options for when he wants to clean up his life. He is the one that has to want to change, and unfortunately he doesn't see change as a good thing right now.
I appreciate your answers though. Thank you.
2006-10-30 17:18:13 · update #1
Yes, they are called sober living homes, the program will recommend one that best fits the client. They charge rent but one condition is to be sober and working....Its a team effort of all in the home and they help and encourage each other....I once described it to a client as a contagious environment...you cant help but live clean and sober, when your around 6-10 others who are.
2006-10-29 17:55:52 · answer #1 · answered by Diamond in the Rough 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IM GLAD UR HIS REALLY FRIEND, CUASE IT IS SUCH MORE AFTER REHAB, DEPENDIN ON DRUG OF CHIOCE, REALLY STANDARD IS GOING INPATIENT, AND OF COURSE AFTER CARE SO THE PT DOES NOT FEEL LOST AFTER LEAVING. IT A TOTALLY DIFEER WORLD WHEN SOMEONE HAS BEN DETOXED. IF HE GOES TO OUT PATIENT SERVICES, HE WILL HAVE TO ATTEND NA, AA MEETING , ALL MEETING OF SORT AS WELL BE ABLE TO PAY FOR DRUG SCREENS, TO MAKE SURE OF THERE CARE, AS WELL GOING TO THE DR APPTS, IT CAN COST BUT. THERE IS NOT A PRIICE IN THIS WORLD FOR BEING HAPPPY AND SOBER. IN MY MIND. MOST PEOPLE THAT HAVE AN ADDICTION THEY MIGHT HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH PROB, SO THEY PROB FOLLOW UP TO SEE A PSY THAT SPECILIZESS IN DRUG ADDICTIONS. TO RULE OUT ANYTHING ELSE. NOW SOME PLACES OFFER A SLIDIN SCALE SOME DONT IT ALL DEPENDS ON THIS PERSON, IF THEY ARE READY FOR ALL THIS AT ALL.
MONEY CAN GET U INTO REHAB, IT WHAT MONEYS DOES WHEN U LEAVE. I HATE TO SEE PEOPLE LEAVE WITH NO INSTRUCTIONS...... REALLY HONESLTY IF THEY CAN AFFORD A DRUG OF CHIOCE, THEY CAN AFFORD CARE I THINK
2006-10-30 04:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by mystictopazchick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Alright let me see if I can help you out a little bit. The best program for your friend to get into after rehab would be Narcotics Anonymous. They can help you with all of the needs that you are asking for by giving you referrels and they do help you to stay clean.
I used this program and it literally saved my life after I got clean from a Vicodin addiction problem.
Please tell your friend to try NA after getting out of rehab. It is a great program. Good Luck
2006-10-29 17:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many rehab facilities will either have resources to help him after inpatient is over, or will be able to refer him to places that can help him. Private rehab facilities are very expensive, and public-funded ones can be difficult to get into (he would have to try outpatient first and fail at least 3 times before he would be accepted). The resources and facilities vary from state to state. The facility should be able to answer all of your questions if you call one.
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2016-10-16 13:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋