zoomi

Hello all

I have been off this site for some time now. I have struggled with alcohol addiction for quite some time now. I have used this site, A.A, counseling plus much more to get help but I always fall back. I feel I never take it serious even tho I have hit many rock bottoms. I have been to rehab once when I was not ready to go and it did not help because my heart was not in it.

Recently I have not been struggling with alcohol but I have just picked up a cocaine addiction which came out of no where! My family is completely devastated with me and are closing to kicking me out and cutting off ties unless I go to rehab because they dont believe me any more!

I just dont know what to do. I have all the tools which only if I apply with my heart I know I can be successful. I just dont see how long term rehab will help me as it all starts with me and the decision I have to make which I feel I am having more trouble with.

I never seem to take it serious enough and end up in really bad situations. what do you guys suggest.

least

If you have the chance to go, go. Give your recovery a kick start.

zoomi

I have the chance to go but really feel that if I actually put my heart into this I can do it with all the tools and support I have available here. If i go to rehab for 3 months it will take a big hit on my career and family life.

Coldfusion

If you are fortunate enough to be able to go to rehab, by all means go--even if it is just for a month.

thomas11

Where are you going to be in 3 months with you current alcohol and cocaine addiction? You don't know for sure do you? Cocaine seems great, until it isn't. Then its brutal. I'd head off to rehab, but if you don't have your heart in it, don't waste your time.

FreeOwl

Sounds like it could be a really good move.

What’ve you got to lose?

Dee74

as big a hit as your addiction already is, zoomi?
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BreezyFe

What about outpatient? It might be a start & then possibly go into rehab if needed.

Verdantia

Hi, zoomi. If you have the opportunity to go to inpatient rehab--do it. I was utterly resistant to the idea until the choice was pretty much taken from me. Looking back, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I needed inpatient to get sober. Wishing you all the best on your sober journey.

tekink

Go to rehab but you really need to make a plan for what you are going to do when you get out. Addiction can mess with your head for a really long time and that is really hard for me to deal with. I was unprepared for the effects of PAWS!

That said, do you want to quit? You have to want to quit to make it work.