Question by lil sammy: Need in-patient detox and rehab, but I’m so afraid?
I’ve had a drinking problem for several years. I am at the point of physical addiction where I become very anxious and sick feeling if I go too long without a drink.
I tried a private center before, but was mistreated by staff and another patient and checked out early.
During this time I developed a deep mistrust of doctors who I feel just chuck a bunch of pills at me without talking with me and giving me the help I truly want.
Can anyone tell me if they have been to a treatment facility that was nice and you were treated with respect? A place that had a caring staff that explains your treatments and helps you get the most benefit? It doesn’t matter where–I’d travel anywhere to fix this. Hell, I’d walk if I had to.
I’m starting to feel hopeless and am desperate for any advice.
Thank you very much.
Thanks everyone so far for kind answers! To clarify, the mistrust of docs has developed in the 2 years since my first rehab attempt. I’ve been given scary antidepressants and lots of sleeping pills. All of which just makes me feel crappier 🙁
Best answer:
Answer by Tigger
There are rehab centers who will offer what you seem to be looking for. I’m sorry to hear about what happened the last time- But it’s not the first time I’ve seen such behavior in what are supposed to be professionals. Have you tried writing a letter of complaint to these people? And if you do, keep a copy for your own files in case they ‘lose’ it.
Since you have internet access, try running a Google search for addiction treatment centers and see what you find.
Good luck, Honey. I’ll be cheering for you!
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Question by livelife: Do you think prison time..?
For marijuana is ridiculous? If a person has never been in trouble with the law and their a perfect citizen..you are basically ruining their life by sending them to prison for possession. just because you smoke something completely natural doesn’t mean you should have to experience the horrors of jail..
I’m not saying it should become legalized (well I personally think it should, however i know it wont) but shouldn’t it become decriminalized?
How can someone be called a criminal for experimenting with their own mind?
citicop..if only i could talk with you in person.
im sorry but im not gonna let a stupid as s people (like you, citicop) tell me how to live my life. even if that means jail time im willing to risk it for what i believe in
ITS NOT ONLY ABOUT BEING ABLE TO SMOKE. thats what you cops and government dont get. its about having our rights and freedom to choose what we want with our lives
thats fair
sorry man, i see where your coming from
Best answer:
Answer by Citicop
Not at all.
If you know it’s against the law, and make a CHOICE to break the law knowing you could go to jail/prison for it, you will have very hard time indeed making me feel sorry for you.
Actions have consequences.
EDIT-
I have had that conversation about fifty times, with a dozen people with your same arguments. You aren’t going to change my mind, and I probably won’t change yours. I don’t have any hard feelings. It’s not personal, but if I catch you with it, you’re going to jail.
EDIT (2)-
Got news for you partner. Society is all about being told how to live your life. You admit you know you’re taking a risk, so don’t whine when your number comes up and you take a ride with me.
EDIT (3)-
Social Contract Theory, my friend. You trade off SOME of your freedoms in exchange for the benefits of living in a society. If you want it to be legal, convince 60% of voters that it should be. It would be legal inside of a year, and I wouldn’t complain about it.
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