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Old 08-28-2014, 11:31 PM
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whalebelow
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Unless you fully require medical detox, there isn't much need for a "rehab"

I have been around a lot of AA meetings & most of the guys & girls reckon they are a waste of time & money. I can't remember one person actually saying "went to a rehab, sorted myself out never drank / used again" ... not one.

One guy tells a funny story about learning to paint, learning how to get in touch with his "inner child", learning how to make egg scramble, learning how to be assertive & then leaving the rehab & going to the nearest bar. He attended one that charged $40,000 for 90 days.

So, I hope that hasn't burst your bubble or left you without much "hope" but the good news is, there are plenty of ways to get sober / clean & not cost yourself a new car.

If your not keen on meetings of any kind, there are tons of books & loads of good websites which have free PDF downloads of their various bits of literature.

Good luck with your journey
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