How long were you in rehab?
I went to treatment for 24 days as a residential program. Leaving my family to take care of myself was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but it was also the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family.
What was the most helpful feature of rehab?
The structure of everyday classes. They have about 8 or so classes that u attend daily and those classes taught me how to take care of myself and to fight my addiction. They gave me the tools needed to become a productive person in society and also made me a better mom by helping me stay drug free. I learned that my "disease," as they call it, is treatable if I work hard. They saved my life. There is no greater feeling then waking up every morning and not want to take drugs. I love my new life. The tools they gave me work. They showed me how to live drug free and that I could never put a mind-altering substance in my body ever again. They teach you how to be dependent on yourself and how to respect yourself. Something I was lacking greatly: Self Respect. They gave ways of dealing with cravings and withdrawals. I cant thank them enough.
Advice
- Go. It will save your life. It's tough leaving your family behind but it's so worth it. Your family will thank you and you will feel much better about yourself. You will become a productive person and life will be much greater to live. It's the best thing you can do for you self. It will save you. It might not work the very first time, but don't ever give up. Relapse is part of the recovery process. Not everyone gets it the first time, but keep going. Go to meetings. they are everywhere. If you are considering going. Consider no more. Just go!
