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5549258 tn?1449083082

I've decided to go to rehab for the first time

I have my appointment made for Tuesday for five days at a local rehab facility. I am very nervous about this I'm also going to quit smoking cigarettes and they give me a nicotine patch.  I am up to two oxy 30s a day.  I tried to quit yesterday and I thought I was going to die.  This is the time for rehab. Wish me luck
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271792 tn?1334979657
I didn't read all of the comments but know that 5 days is not a rehab..it is a detox center. They will put you on suboxone and they will introduce you a
to a 12 step group. And then they send you on your merry way. If you don't follow through when you get home you will use again. You have been at this too long. Time to man up and get it done. BTW..I think it is a bad idea to try and quit and drugs at the same time. Slow and steady wins the race.
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1235186 tn?1656987798
there is no shame in going to rehab. tim you are actually going for detox.
that is usually 5-7 days. that will take you through the acute physical
withdrawal.
you will still have work to do when you leave. it is imperative to get into counseling and attend support groups.
you could also look into intensive outpatient, IOP. the groups meet
3 or 4 times a week for a couple hours each time. they also do urines.
it could help to jumpstart your recovery.
congrats on a big decision.
try not to be fearful.
you are saving your life.
keep the faith.
debbie
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6990909 tn?1435275816
I hope and pray that this will be your last relapse.  You deserve to be clean and sober...FIGHT for you my friend!  Nothing to be ashamed of...guilt and shame gets you nowhere.  Just put everything into this rehab that you have. Learn and use the tools you are provided.  Saying prayers for you now. Wish you the very best!
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5549258 tn?1449083082
I did not want to come to this forum today because I'm so ashamed you guys have helped me so much before and look at where I'm at now
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5549258 tn?1449083082
I'm on my smart phone so I'm sorry for the typos
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5549258 tn?1449083082
I'm very scared. The rehab offers meds like Suboxone counseling and a AAA food. And I get a chance to quit smoking they give me a nicotine patch
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5549258 tn?1449083082
I have come to the point where I'm getting the Big Ten I've lost my car my home my Internet my cable almost my phone. I'm at the worst part of this after five years. I plan to move to Miami in a few weeks. And I have to take a business trip Friday for two days or I would be in rehab today. The rehab is for 5 to 7 days. When I come out I'm going to have nothing I'm going to be starting from scratch. I am 28 years old and all the furniture I had I've already given it to people. My addiction almost took my life this time
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1742220 tn?1331356727
yay!  proud of you.  sounds like a great decision!  any way you can stay longer?  not trying to imply anything, just seems like a very short time.  good luck!  I think it will be great in any case.  :)
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