detox in a treatment center/ what happens?

[jlphillips24]

I am going into treatment at 8pm tonight. I can't do this alone, I need help. I wanted to be like so many of you that made it, you make it sound very doable, but I'm afraid I'm not as strong, I need some help, its hard to focus on me here, too much to be done, everyone needs me here and I'm useless.
Please someone, anyone give me some idea of what to expect. I've been told of an assesment, what happens after that, how long does it last, do they allow your telephone, I can't imagine being cut off from the world, what do you tell people? Like my mom, omg? anyone been through it and can share with me those little details. Also, lost without computer, will they allow my laptop? I understand this is about getting  better, but talking to all of you helps alot, plus I have finances I must take care of, and a million things only I can do and my computer runs my life.
Jennifer

[luvdolphins58]

GFerndanz. If you start your own post you will get lots of help and response. Go under post a question that will post your own. Lots of helpful people on here to happy to guide and advice

[GFernandez]

I've had bout 13 surgeries, I've been on dilauded, morphine, methadone and oxycodone, presently I've been on fentanyl for 3 months and oxycodone, I ran out of the patches two days early cause sometimes they fall off, omg never thought I felt like dying I wanted out, my stomach was very painful I got the runs, that's when I actually said no more, eventhough I still have pains on my replaced knee I'm willing to go through the pain versus withdrawals so I have Humana gold which is medicare/Medicaid I need to find a facility in my county to accept me for detox, can anyone help. I live in Tampa fl.

[jlphillips24]

Well, it wasn't at all what I had expected it was awful!!!! OMG!!!! Couldn't take it, felt like I was in prison. Phone was usable at certain times, NO CAFINE, yet they allow smokers to smoke, makes no since to me.
Absolutely no privacy whatsoever, phone sat right on the desk where the nurses station is, so they hear everything you say. All my clothes had draw strings so I had absolutely nothing to wear. I HATED IT, but really enjoyed talking to the other patients, that was the best part for me.
So, I'm back home, I'm going to stick it out, they tried to convince me I can't do it this way, but I am.

[freebird227]

What i hear is fear of the unknown...thats very normal. Congrats for making the choice that you did...It will help jumpstart your recovery. My only suggestion is to give yourself a break and get as much out of treatment as possible. All that other stuff will be there when you get out. .....Good luck

[sway1]

for me, detox was the prequel to rehab as they wouldn't let people into rehab who may still be high. i couldn't even have coffee!. so are you going into detox or rehab? i am loaded with info but don't want to give you the wrong stuff. anyway best of luck!     sway

[liscamdave]

A very close friend of mine's father just got out of a 28day treatment. He was allowed use of the phone by the 2nd night, but needed calling cards to use it. I would call and ask as you will probably need them as well. He wasn't even allowed to have food brought to him let alone anything else, So I am not sure about the lap top. Maybe. I know that they are pretty strict and make sure they go through everything that is brought in. I doubt the laptop will be allowed, but call and ask.

I commend you on getting help. Most of us wish we could have treatment, but can;t because of financial reasons or family reasons..I know I wish I could have gone away instead of doing it alone. Be proud of yourself...your NOT weak...we all NEED to go to treatment, but as I said many of us cannot. Your one of the lucky few who get to go and do this the right way....good luck and we are all pulling for you. Please update us when you get back.

Oh and your assesment is where they will see how much you are on, how long..what your detox should be..all of that...

[melodie79]

Did you call?  or look into there email site?? You can do this and it is doable.  You are alot stronger then you think.  You have already done so many things (right) admitting,,treatment,,ect.  I am praying for you and thinking of you today.   sincerly melodie

[elwoodsf]

Hi Jennifer,

This is a new beginning for you. I went to treatment in 1980 for cocaine abuse. They wouldn't let me use the phone for three days, then we were allowed free will use of the phone. There were many reasons for this and I appreciate them now. In 1980 we didn't have laptops or computers available for use so I have no idea what to expect there. I know I had NA meetings everyday, lectures, group. I didn't have kids but I missed those closest to me. I told my parents, they never visited. My hubbys parents came every visitor day. Didn't see my "friends". We were all users. That is my experience in a nutshell.

What a great and hard decision on your part. I am proud of you and know you can do this. This is your time to focus on you.

My prayers are with you ~ Sherry

[mtgoat911]

you can do this, dont worry
just tell the people you want to know that you are going to rehab,
"people who matter dont mind and people who mind dont matter"
trust me when i tell you this, i have been in tx several times,
i relasped because i refused to goto na, so i would go into rehab or detox
get out, try to do it on my own and relaspe
finally in 2004, i did something different, i actually made a relaspe prevention plan and stuck to it
i enjoy tx so much , i started woking there!!!
you will be fine, take a couple of deep breaths, and remember you are not alone!!!
see you when you get out!!
xo

[melodie79]

I just wanted to say you are not weak. You are helping yourself and I am very proud of you.  I dont know where you live or what treatment centre your going to,,but,, My 16 year old daughter is in treatment for adhd in kitchener and before she went in to treatment,,we looked on the internet at the place she was going and we found out everything we needed to know,,like phone privilages,,visit's,,her laptop,,rules ect.. She is only 16 and went to treatment for behavioral problems not drug use, but I am sure you can look it up just the same have you tried yet?? maybe even call there and ask??  I hope this is helpful and good for you girl,, I wish I had your strengh.  I am praying for you.  p.s.  You do not by any means sound weak to me,, weak would be giving in to your problem, you have a plan, you've admitted you have a problem,,your on the right track and I know things will all work out, please keep me posted when you can I will be thinking of you  love melodie