I had to learn how not to drink in rehab
22 yrs ago when my family stepped in
and intervened on me and getting me help
I so needed at that time in my life.
Rehab for me was a safe haven and a
controlled inviroment to help me learn
about my alcoholism and feed me knowledge
and give me proper tools to use in my
recovery for each day I stayed sober.
We all have to begin with the first step
by admitting we have a problem with
drinking or drugs. Now, what do we do
after admitting that statement to ourselves.
There are many suggestions offered from
many members who have learned how to
not drink a day at a time that has been
extremely helpful in staying sober a day
at a time.
While i was in rehab for 28 days, my spouse
upon suggestions from councilors was to
remove all things in our house that has to
do with alcohol. All bottles empty or full,
souviniers glasses or bottles, all to be removed
before i returned home so there wouldnt be
any temptation to pick up in those early days
of recovery.
I conitued on with my recovery upon release
with a 6 week aftercare outpatiant program
learning more about ways to stay sober and
live life without alcohol. Each day I filled my
brain with knowledge of my alcoholism the
longer i remained sober.
What so awesome about learning to stay
sober is that I never had to do this on my
own and so can you.
