I’ve been struggling with alcohol for a long long time. I’ve always relapsed after doing good for a while and always go back to drinking. I’ll be leaving for basic in 3 weeks and I feel that this will be the answer that I need to become that better person I so desperately want to be. I’m hoping that the 5 months of training (basic&AIT) will help me get a clearer vision of who I am and where I want to go in life. Others are rooting for me and I guess I just want to know what anyone thinks about my theory………….please no ridiculous answers I just had a bad experience Friday in which I got robbed as I layed out in my living room floor passed out from a drunken binge…Im really down on myself right now and I guess just looking for support thanks……
The answers so far have given me hope I feel like crying (weep)

I feel that I need to check myself in to some type of center or retreat for a week or 2 that can help me face what I consider to be minor addictions. Nothing that would warrant a full 90-day stay in rehab. I need a place that can provide some type of psycho-therapy, and/or spiritual guidance, and help me cleanse my body of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. I know there has to be something like this and I will continue to look, but thought maybe someone knows of somewhere that might help. I live in Houston but am willing to go anywhere within a 5-6 hour radius or so.

I am a young person who is trying to overcome an alcohol addiction. I haven’t drank any alcohol in two days now, and since than I have been really sick. I have been shaking very bad, extremely nauseous to the point of vomiting, extremely anxious, and feverish. Last night I was so miserable, and I couldn’t sleep. I know that this is called detoxing. I am doing this on my own; I am not going to any rehab places unless it is extremely necessary. I just want to know how to make myself comfortable while I detox. Is there anything that I could do to distract myself from this pain and discomfort? How long does the detox process last? If you have had experience with this, please give me some advise. I don’t know if I can handle this.

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I have a friend who has made some pretty bad decisions in her life. I am a firm believer that you have to hit rock bottom before you can start climbing out and make your life better. And believe me, she has hit rock bottom. She got a DUI 2 years ago. and then last year, another one. She did no jail time but she had to go therapy and her license was gone for a year. after this DUI, she admitted she is an alcoholic and drinks at least 3 gallons of vodka in 1 week. her parents signed her up for AA meetings. From the cell phone bill, her parents could tell that she was, in fact, skipping the AA meetings she “promised” she was going to, so her life could be turned around. She just got her license back about 2 months ago and on superbowl sunday, she got yet ANOTHER DUI! on top of that, she also got a posession charge. After pleeding guilty to the offenses, her lawyer somehow got her out of doing any jail time. Instead, she has to sport the lindsay lohan ankle bracelet (alcohol monitor) and do 60 days as an inpatient in rehab. Before going there, she found out she was pregnant for the 3rd time and wanted yet another abortion (for all of you that dont believe in abortion, please dont comment on that and stick to the topic of how this girl can be helped). She was in the hospital for 2 weeks for detox and her abortion. Then, she headed over to the actual rehab clinic. She completed that and now has to go to outpatient rehab. Her parents told her she had to complete this at home (which i think is the best thing for her). After all of this is done and over with in about 2 months, she wants to go back to school (about 3 hours away). Her mom doesnt know what to do and truthfully, i think she needs to stay home for a year. Living at home with the support of your family, is the best support for an addiction. She should commute to school everyday and have all the love and support she can. I know this is long and i thank you for reading this! ANy suggestions on how to help? Do you agree with me? any SERIOUS answers are very much appreciated. If you’re answering to get points, do not respond!!

Hi, did you have personal experience with this? Not being nosey at all. I need to get as much info as i can. I know i’m in for a major challenge.

ok so ive decided that i need rehab for alcohol..its gotten very bad and i wanna get better…i really do..and i made a doctor appt. so i can tell her wat is going on so that she gets me into a detox center n where i need to go…but i keep putting it off…like today my alarm clock went off for an hour n i just kept pressing snooze knowing in the back of my mind that i knew if i woke up i was going to rehab…it sux but i realized i keep putting it off and making excuses…i have a DR. APPT tommorow …does anyone know some ways that will make it easier for me to go n not make BS excuses?

i have not had a drink since june 25, 2006. it had been a problem—(very continuous..)–problem……..for about 5 years, since 21st b-day—-until 26th in july. i have been taking (had now, for 13 days now)….antabuse—to keep me from relapsing, but, ran out, for only a day, and i havn’t taken it since.. ive taken other meds for almost the same amout of years—–pshyc meds…..
i have a borderline personality, im bi-polar, recovering anoretic, alcohol issues (detox totals 3 in past 3 years), panic w/ agoraphobia, self-injury……………

i guess — my point is…..i gave these things up to get better?? and i still feel like ***t everyday…..when is whatever worth ”it”??

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A relative called from Alcohol rehab , said she completed her 21 day detox program but has to go to 30 day blackout period in a halfway house. What happens during this 30 day blackout time ? She is there now and managed to leave a message today stating the place was dirty and roach infested ,should I be alarmed?

He has no health insurance and we found out hes also taking a prescrip for an anti depressant that does not mix well with alcohol, we really need to not only detox him but get him in a program that will assist him in rebuilding his life.