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Old 02-25-2017, 08:32 PM
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Some people will use anything that gives them a high, and it doesn't ultimately matter too much what the substance in question is. This is why people often go downhill fast even after switching to a drug of non-choice.

Regarding treatment and your career, I would tend to agree with favoring the outpatient route. Insurance will also often cover IOP, but not usually in-patient. Note that there are some downsides to using insurance for addiction treatment.

Consider a psychiatric consult as well, which may already be part of the IOP program at a hospital. If you abstain from alcohol and other drugs, they may be able to help you. If you don't abstain, it probably won't help, since psychiatric medication and recreational drugs do not mix.
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