How do I get into rehab?

Question

I know I need help but I dont know where to get it. I have drink issues and also with cocaine and dope. I've been going to AA which I dont find helpful but they say keep comin back so i do. I've looked into rehabs but they're too expensive for me any ideas?

Answer 1

Call a crisis line, you can usually find one in the first few pages of a phone book. Tell them your situation, and they should be able to refer you to people who can help you. Being able to pay for it shouldn't affect the fact you want to get better, so start with the crisis like--and good luck to you!

Answer 2

Most rehabs are little more than a 28-day indoctrination into AA/NA. People spend thousands of dollars to be taught they need meetings. Rehabs are a business, they are there to maske a profit, they are selling 12step programs and 12step programs have a 5% success rate.

If you don't find AA helpful, chances are, you won't find a 12step rehab helpful.

This is from the Orange Papers: http://www.orange-papers.org/orange-effectiveness.html

"The Harvard Mental Health Letter, from The Harvard Medical School, stated quite plainly:


On their own
There is a high rate of recovery among alcoholics and addicts, treated and untreated. According to one estimate, heroin addicts break the habit in an average of 11 years. Another estimate is that at least 50% of alcoholics eventually free themselves although only 10% are ever treated. One recent study found that 80% of all alcoholics who recover for a year or more do so on their own, some after being unsuccessfully treated. When a group of these self-treated alcoholics was interviewed, 57% said they simply decided that alcohol was bad for them. Twenty-nine percent said health problems, frightening experiences, accidents, or blackouts persuaded them to quit. Others used such phrases as "Things were building up" or "I was sick and tired of it." Support from a husband or wife was important in sustaining the resolution.
Treatment of Drug Abuse and Addiction -- Part III, The Harvard Mental Health Letter, Volume 12, Number 4, October 1995, page 3. "


You might try reading "Rational Recovery; The New Cure for Substance Addiction" by Jack Trimpey.

Answer 3

Darlin i'd just like to say 'WELL DONE' for realising you have a problem.

This is STEP ONE to your recovery. Now you have admitted to yourself, and others, you can start to sort this out.

I am an addict. In the past i've been addicted to ecstasy, crack cocaine and alcohol.

I am now 3 years clean

And you know how i done it? Determination, and WANTING to give up. Not wanting every living day to be a constant cycle of drugs drugs drugs.

AA is really for people who are already clean. I don't know where you live but you need to go to your GP as i'm pretty sure the NHS can help you here, certainly with a detox for the alcohol and i think they can help you get into a treatment centre on the NHS.

I was under 18 when i cleaned up, i also got a home detox with medication from Y.A.D.A's (Young adults drug and alcohol service) i also had a counsellor for ongoing recovery work and to support me throughout my addiction.

Go to C.A online, they have stories and things to inspire you.

Please do go to your G.P. Cocaine is a very debilitating substance, (Trust me i know) and the mental addiction is very hard to overcome, but I DID IT, and that means SO CAN YOU!!! IF you REALLY want to. And it sounds like you do. You sound intelligent enough to know whats good for you and what isn't.

You WILL do this, and god, will you feel so much better when you are out of it. You really don't realise until you take a step back, and then you'll feel so good you wish you'd done it sooner.

And you MUST make sure you have relapse-prevention work after you are clean, with a counsellor.

So, please see your G.P asap, and be honest, as then they can help you as much as possible!!

GOD BLESS YOU. I will pray for you, and lets hope we can all overcome this terrible illness once and for all.

Cos believe me honey, addiction will ONLY GET WORSE!!!!

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Answer 4

I have just read a book by a lady called Cupcake Brown, titled "A piece of Cake" I am a grown man, known as a "Rufty Tufty Biker" and yet this book made me cry. She kept running away from her horrible foster home from 11yrs old, prostituted herself, became addicted to crack, cocaine, heroin, booze etc until she was 25yrs old. She then sorted her life, I won't tell you how she ends up but it is successful and motivating. If she managed to achieve what she has, then it gives us all hope. Read it and try her lessons in recovery. Best of luck, it already sounds like you are on your way.

Answer 5

I'd call a rehab facility and ask them for help, they should be able to tell you where to go if money is an issue. But, with cut backs in all, it may be difficult. If you have a private doc, he might be able to help. If he thinks you really need Inpatient help, his office may be able to help. Most things can be managed as a outpatient with medication and counseling.

Answer 6

Sorry to hear about your situation, Your best bet is to call the Samaritans have put their website below:

http://www.samaritans.org.uk/

Here are a few more websites that might be of some help to you:

http://www.drugrehabcenter.com/?ppcseid=2547&ppcsekeyword=drug+rehab&mmtctg=200338112&mmtcmp=2446642&mmtmt=3&mmtgglcnt=0

http://www.addictionadvisor.co.uk/?referrer=*drug*rehab*&osadcampaign=Jackie&gclid=CJ-mrP3x04oCFQjalAodAGQ4hA

http://www.admitservices.co.uk/?kw=rehab%20centres&fl=1

Like other members have suggested try your GP, they cant turn you away, good luck with your recovery

Answer 7

It is good that you recognize your problem and are doing something about it. You might find the people in NA easier to identify with.
Ask folks at one of the meetings about rehab. They may know about alternatives you haven't considered.
You have gotten some good advice from other answers along with a bit of nonsense from a couple of morons
Good luck

Answer 8

Call you local hospital, or Health and Human Service Org. I went to rehab and they charged what you earned and could pay, which in my case was nothing, so I paid nothing....They can't find out, because it's anonomous....so look for a place with a payment scale...

Answer 9

You need to talk to your doctor if you can, also you could phone the Samaritans they would be able to guide you in the right direction. Keep on trying don't give up on yourself it is you who has to do this it wont be easy but just keep on going. all the best x

Answer 10

If you're not a celebrity and cannot afford to go into the Priory you probably need to go and see your Dr to be referred. Ring up and speak to the Drs receptionist who will be able to advise you. Good luck!