Posted by phunz on December 17, 2003, at 18:23:18
In reply to What happens in treatment center, posted by Mandybella on December 5, 2003, at 16:20:34
> I have a major addiction to ambien. I take 20-30 a night--that is pills, not mg. I keep trying to taper but nothing works. Of course, I have blackout periods when I remember nothing, and my husband knows but says very little. I know I need to to into treatment, but what do I tell my job. I am a nurse and I cannot afford to lose my job. I do not take the drugs from work. I get them over the internet. If I went into a treatment center, could I have a private room or do I have to give up all my rights and possessions? I was in psych once because of major depressiion and overdose attempt and I could not even keep my dental floss. I just do not know what to do, but I know I cannot keep on the way I am going. Thanks
hi! well ive only been in a rehab center once. its supposed to be one of the best in the country (search google for "chestnut ridge wv"). most staff were ex addicts (and some were too f---ed up to be helping people like me). the main doctor, the head doc that is was IMO incomptent(sp). he knew less about drugs than me (although ive taken and researched every drug out there). i had to share a room with another guy. get up at 7 to shower 8:00 was the first group... its group meatings all morning, then lunch then 30 min to yourself then meatings till 6 that night. then between 7-9 at night we would go to NA and AA meatings 6 days a week. i have sever anexity and you can imagine the "pain" i went through. they took me off all meds (antidepressents too) at WAY too fast a rate. im not a doctor or trained to tell you this but i feel if you cant control it and you want to stop go anyways (its hell but...) but if you can control it... start by taking 1-2 less pills per week would be my advice. so in 20-30 weeks you can get off them yourself much more painlessly. but you have to WANT to quit or youll never stop. if you dont really want to quit you never will. good luck and best wishes
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