Questions about rehab

[kc1021]

I posted on here a few days ago about my brother using prescription pills (Oxy and others).  We intervened sat night and he left for rehab sunday morning.  Since then he's called my dad a few times really angry and pissed at everyone.  He hasnt left but my question is for those of you who have been to rehab (and gone because someone else has suggested it) what might we expect?  He's probably just reacting to the reality that is rehab, as this is his first time ever experiencing something like this.   Im hoping he'll connect with some people there and give it a chance.  Thanks for any advice.

[kc1021]

thanks for the responses.  I think he will keep in the back of his mind that he has nothing to lose.  He most definitely knows that he was not happy the way is life was headed.  Im not sure how often he used but he told a friend of his that he was off oxy for 10 days.  He knows he needs to get cleaned up.  He is young, only 21 years old.  But I know you're right it will only be successful if he wants it to be.  I just think he has too much pride to say "I need help"

[Mikeinthesouth]

you all are planting the seed that hopefully will give him the desire. It is hard to think anything like rational in the first few days of withdrawal at all. Heck it is hard to even open your'e eyes hang in there and pray for him.

[worried878]

I remember years ago when we did an alcohol intervention for my x father inlaw....he went but not because he wanted to...it failed...but you know it is a start and who knows,,,ur brother  is much younger I am sure...he finally quit drinking 20 years later of his own accord...he went CT and seized...we were divorced by then (his son and I) but I was called over there and sent him to the ER...he died last year of emphysema from smoking...but he no longer drank anymore...AA was his saviour...all of this is not applicable I am sure but what yall did was great...it is a start...keep posting

[cathy5841]

i have never been to rehab, but most ppl that go becouse others push them to do dont make it, sorry i know that is not what you wanted to hear..i just wante you to be prepared.  even when you want it very bad for youself it is very hard work.  mentally as well as physically it is tough.  i will have 90 dyas clean on thrusday.....i wadnt easy but I wanted it for me.  just continue to support him emotionally and pray for the best.  i am here if you need me.  keep posting it will help you.
cathy