has anyone been to rehab?

[Encroaching Death]

I did outpatient, did Narcotics Anon, etc.

Depends on the situation and substance, but 3 things are key:

* The addicted person MUST want to be clean (no amount of pressure from outsiders will help)

* The addicted person MUST have a strong support structure (friends, family, etc.)

* And HUGELY important: Cut ties with ALL influences or 'friends' who promote using

I've been clean since Feb 27th, 2007. I'm currently trying to get my cousin clean.

[goblinmob]

..."The pain we waste to stay the same outweighs the pain it takes to change..."

Best of luck to your friend!

[Lifebar]

Originally Posted by Encroaching Death [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The addicted person MUST want to be clean (no amount of pressure from outsiders will help).

As an adult child of an alcoholic, I cannot emphasize this point enough.