please help?need some advice

Old 01-18-2009, 08:39 PM
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Hi my partner went into rehab last week after detoxing for a week.He is a heroin addict had been clean 5 years then used 3 times in two days and decided he needed help.I just want to know as I am not an addict or have never been to rehab so would he like to get mail from me or should I just leave himalone ?I am really missing him and want to support him but also don't want to smother him.Please help?did you find it beneficial to hear from loved ones?
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Old 01-18-2009, 11:01 PM
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Hi my partner went into rehab last week after detoxing for a week.He is a heroin addict had been clean 5 years then used 3 times in two days and decided he needed help.I just want to know as I am not an addict or have never been to rehab so would he like to get mail from me or should I just leave himalone ?I am really missing him and want to support him but also don't want to smother him.Please help?did you find it beneficial to hear from loved ones?
A lot of rehabs will have their own rules about it. Personally I don't think sending a card is smothering, just letting him you know are still there and you
still care. It is nice to have support when you are trying to help yourself.

That's is just how I would feel. : ]

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Thanks,I think I would feel the same but I am really confused about it all.Just missing him a lot too
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Old 01-19-2009, 12:34 AM
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Thanks,I think I would feel the same but I am really confused about it all.Just missing him a lot too
Yea, addicts can make the world a bit more confusing. lol
Stick around here you will get a lot of support....
and more thoughts soon.

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