can someone by them selves come off of drugs without going to rehab?

Answer 1

Depends on the person, and it depends on the drug. Some people are able to detox themselves, some are not. Also, certain drugs can cause life threatening withdrawls if the addict is not weaned off it on a schedule, and by a doctor. One other thing to remember; a person will only be successful at quitting using a drug if it's what they truely want for themselves. If they are made to quit, they will almost always relapse.

Answer 2

Well its not much of a marriage is it? Its just 2 people stuck together by a piece of paper. You don't sound like you are in love wit him anymore. you may love him but youre not in love. i say go slow with this new man, you deserve it! and cant you get non profit lawyers? ask your family for some help. im sure theyd help u abit if they care enough for you and your son to get away from him since hes a druggie. i dont want to sound mean or rude but if he's relapsed many times and doesnt seem to change whats so different this time? drugs really turns a person very selfish, they only care about themselves. the drugs become them and if its not in his heart to change he wont.. it might just be for show the whole rehab thing. he will go and come out and pretend he will never use again and than next thing u know youre in the same situation again. i say at least seperate from him. tell him whats up, say you are seperating him and only want him to see your child on weekends or whatever arragements you want but that you want no more relationship with him on a wife/husband basis. you have to make this clear to him. you are a strong woman and you need to lay down the law! he cant come into your place and just see you whenever! he cant just come and have sex with you anytime (if he does that)... stand up for yourself. and if he lays a hand on you if youre afraid of call 911. do not feel bad about this other guy. just dont . your marriage is dead! you can do what you want! good luck! and i hope everything works out!

Answer 3

Yes actually...my dad did. He was hooked on coke for years until one day he lost everything and everyone and he finally decided to give it up and start a new life...now,5 years later he is clean,remarried,credit restored and he just bought a new house...he even quit smoking I am so proud of him..and he did not have rehab..

Answer 4

I did. If you want to quit bad enough you can. But it's also like asking some one that quit smoking cigarettes how they quit. Some gave up cold turkey, others used the patch, some joined support groups. It all depends on the person and if they are sincere about quitting.

Answer 5

NO! A friend of ours locked himself in his grandparent't basement to kick his drug habit because he didn't think rehab was working fast enough. They found his body two days later and buried him. His heart wasn't strong enough. Don't ever try to kick a habit by yourself.

Answer 6

Yes. It just takes the will to do it. Help can't hurt, but if you want to you can. Doing your homework and talking to others who have quit can make sucess a reality.

Answer 7

Possibly but they have to look very deep into themselves and figure out why they are self-medicating. Exactly what are they trying to escape from?

Answer 8

If they are committed. My former neighbor did. His daughter died because of his habit and now he's clean as can be. But it took a harsh reality to do it.

Answer 9

It's not easy but I have friends that have been able to do it, it helps if you have a strong support system of family and friends!!

Answer 10

By THEMSELVES, no.
With the help of friends, family, a counselor, new hobbies, stress management, and many other things...anything's possible.