How do you know if you need to go to rehab?

Question

My dad wants me to go to rehab for my drinking, but I don't think it's extemely bad. I do need help though, I just don't think rehab would be the right solution. So how do you know if you should go to rehab or just see/talk to someone?

Answer 1

When drinking is a part of your life, you think about when you can have your next drink ( preoccupation of drinking), it is always on your mind, you feel better once you have the first couple of drinks. These are signs of an addiction. Do you honestly believe that you can stop your habit by yourself ?? There are other factors involved such as, how long has this been a part of your life ?? Does the thought of going " cold turkey" scare you??? Have you ever been arrested for a DWI ?? Ask yourself, " Can I stop drinking on my own" ?? How do you plan on being able to do this?? I would trust your Dad's instinct since he knows you better than anyone here. If he is suggesting rehab. then, I think that you should use this as a guideline. Just an opinion and personal experience.

Answer 2

Hi Lildevil:

Below is a link that I would suggest going to. It will help you decide if you need to go to rehab. Below it is a little bit about myself.

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_is_aa_for_you.cfm?PageID=71

http://www.ca-online.org/index_files/meetings.htm

• “Hope, Faith & Courage” (HFC). A discussion meeting for addicts seeking recovery.

My name is Jon H. and I am a grateful recovering addict. Click on the above link or copy and paste it and then click on the Hope, Faith and Courage link. It is a discussion meeting for addicts seeking recovery. There are people there from Florida, South Africa, England, all over the globe recovering from an addiction of some type of drug, not just cocaine. They can also help you find local meetings in your area. The link below also you will find contact information all over the globe. There is recovery everywhere if you want it.

http://www.ca.org/phones.html

For the friends and family of alcoholics and addicts I would suggest to go to this link:

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

Prayers go out to all those who are still suffering. Also for the friends and families who have been affected by this disease. Yes it is a disease. I did go through a rehab, but I also had insurance at the time. I was caught at work.

JONBOYINCAYAHOOCOM

Answer 3

A drinking problem is an addiction, no matter how you look at it. You are in denial and need to admit you need help. Rehab is for just that, you cannot quit on your own. Stop making excuses and really look at your life honestly. Ask those people around you that care how much your drinking has hurt them. Maybe you need to hear that to change your life. You drink for a reason, don't you want to know why you are killing yourself?

Answer 4

It isn't so much a matter of needing to go as it is of being willing to change your lifestyle. If you aren't willing to change your lifestyle, rehab will probably be a waste of time and money. It's the same as dieting--one can't diet and expect the pounds to stay off unless one is willing to change their eating habits. In the case of drinking, you'll have to change your socializing practices and leave friends who are into heavy drinking.

Answer 5

When it controls everything that you do. You will know when you need rehab when your life revolves around drinking, or when it interferes with your daily life. You have to look hard at yourself. Only you will know what is right.

Answer 6

Just remind your dad that an alcoholic is someone that drinks more than his doctor.

Answer 7

the best help is like your dad said detox all the way