u/hioad666

Got some detox meds and a detox center to sleep for a few days, now I’m out, on naltrexone and have been exercising, resting, reading and eating well. Feel better than I have in a long time. Been attending AA and smart recovery meetings.

I’ve been researching inpatient programs, but the cost is crazy. I don’t have insurance, and don’t want to commit to a state run place, I live near the one I can attend it’s mostly court ordered people. The facility is pretty rough. I found one inpatient in town that will charge $12k for a month and that’s about the lowest I’ve found. My wife and parents really want me to do inpatient. I think it would help with my wife and I’s separation. Having that be my main driver to attend seems counter productive, but it might show more good faith and commitment.

I also got approved for an intensive outpatient at my local university. 4 days a week for 2 weeks, 2.5 hours per session. Total cost would be around $2k.

I have a place to stay with sober people. I think by next week I can get back to work (they gave me time off). All I know is I don’t want to drink anymore. And I will not drink today. I know internet strangers aren’t the best advice, but something tells me inpatient just isn’t for me.

I just got out of a detox a few days ago and my family and friends are encouraging me to follow up with treatment. I’ve been calling lots of places and it’s a lot to figure out. I personally want an intensive outpatient, I’ve been doing AA every day and am on medication that I’ve been really taking to. I don’t like the idea of inpatient.

Anyone like any spots? In or Out patient?

My therapist suggested odyssey house based on my income. Read some rough reviews, and as I went to a low income detox, I’m afraid a lot of the same patients will bleed over (heard a few talking about it). Not to hate on em but lot seemed court ordered tough guys…and that ain’t me.

I was also discouraged when I called to ask about intensive outpatient and was told “you can’t do it unless your therapist says so.” I’ve only met with the dude like 7 times.

Thinking about taking out a loan and staying on one of those ranches instead lol

I’ve never done this before. I’m also uninsured and poor.

First night, totally fine. Got little beds kinda like little recliner chairs. Large room with a dozen people spread out. Lots of nurses mulling around checking on people, giving us drinks and meals. Doctor came and prescribed stuff. We read books and did puzzles.

Next day doctor asks me if I want to keep detoxing at a different free place (they know I’m uninsured) or if I want to go to a longer stay inpatient. I’ve never done this shit before and in my loopy state I ask no questions and say I want to keep detoxing. In hindsight the longer inpatient would have been much more comfortable.

So they Uber me to a different place that was mostly court ordered junkies and a handful of dudes off the street. People packed to the brim. Most the dudes nodding off the whole time. THERE WAS A DOG IN MY ROOM. I was like damn I thought I was an addict I’m not even in the same stratosphere as there dudes. Stayed as long as I could I peaced the fuck outta there 😂 I ubered straight to AA to pray for my sins.

Luckily I had been in long enough and had enough meds to finish the detox on my own but holy fuck. Life as a poor American. I probably could have made better choices along the way but yeah man wtf was that. That doctor should not advise a fairly normal drunk a place like that!

Just got out of a 24 hour detox at a mental health/addiction center. They got me set up for an inpatient center, probably 5 days minimum. Then I think I’m going to re-evaluate and hopefully intensive outpatient to follow. Was given Librium and gabapentin. Have a prescription for naltrexone coming today as well as vitamins.

Thanks to everyone for the loving comments today

My therapist recommended a long term (90 day) inpatient program but the idea of that freaks me the fuck out. I told him I’d Uber there but cancelled it after I left the office. I’ve been going on a walk for like an hour thinking it over.

There’s a university hospital that does 3-7 day detox that to me seems more approachable. I have a family that i miss terribly and a job to get back to. Hoping outpatient and AA is a solid follow up.

Ive been up and down but on about a 750 a day the last week (not around my kids) on a depressed spiral after my whole circle found out about my problems. I normally hover in the 6-8 drink range but that’s like 4-5 years (some days off). I’ve been going to AA meetings even on a bender which is psycho, but I leave feeling so much better.

EDIT: Let me also clarify: I’ve been working in the bar and restaurant industry for 15 years. What started as a couple beers after a shift has grown. Most day i can run for a 5-6 drink day. Not great but manageable. But since my family and friends are texting me my first response is to dive deeper into the bottle than ease up. So there’s other concern about my job title etc and the environment I thrive in.

Had a great 60 days of sobriety, fell off the wagon in February and never really got back on. Finally came out to my partner that I had been drinking again. I have 2 jobs that I’d like to be able to keep. Don’t really get sick time off.

I’ve been going to meetings and tapering this week, but she wants me to show her more (other people too).

In-patient, out-patient, go to the hospital I don’t really understand the differences. I’d like to get on medication to curb cravings but I don’t have a GP. I know this is like google territory, but the shame and guilt and being outed by my friends and family has made me spiral out instead of getting help.