what to expect from outpatient rehab?
AH went to his 1st appt today at a recovery center, after admitting his 8+ yr addiction to pain killers. I'm not so sure he went to the right place. They seemed more geared up towards alcohlics. Although, their website also says substance abuse. He said the counselor didn't ask a lot of questions that he thought they'd ask but he volunteered the info. He volunteered that he was spending $1,500 a month and said the woman almost fell out of her chair. He got a drug test, spoke to the counselor awhile and she suggested 3 group meeting a week. He asked how long he'd need to go and she joked "forever" but then said since he was going on his own accord maybe a month or 2 would suffice. Does that sound right? Maybe she she said a couple months might work and AH just told me that's all he needs?? Doesn't sound like they know what they are talking about or maybe he isn't being totally honest. For those who had loved ones go to outpatient, what was the process like and for how long. He thinks they will drug test him each time he goes but isn't certain.