Great news Anna-proud of you for takin this step, I KNOW it's not an easy decision.

I've not had outpatient and my only "inpatient" was for about 10 days in detox. But it was very structured. Had to wake at a certain time, then groups, meetings, meals, more groups, more meetings etc. But I liked the structure & discipline and I learned a LOT. The groups & meetings were always different, it wasn't like a bunch of AA meetings, AA meetings were held about twice a week I think.

I would say the best advice is to just follow direction and listen. Just do it!

Happy for you love-we'll be here to help in any way we can! :)

Love ya!
Shelly

If IOP doesn't work and don't have the insurance for rehab or the money PM me. I can probably get you in a program (rehab) in Michigan.

Wish you well.

Wow. G. Thank you for that. I'm flattered. I intend to not drink again. I intend to begin my recovery with this IOP. I intend to not need rehab.

Peace.

Oh, and thank you HC. I love you. You're my cheerleader (with an edge) these days. ;) xoxo

Nodp2day nailed it. Intensive outpatient programs are very helpful and can give you support in the beginning of your recovery.

HOWEVER, you stated that if you drink before next Friday (the 19th or the 26th?) "they will only accept me for inpatient rehab." Good.

Inpatient treatment can do one thing that IOP can't - that is hold you in a space where you can not drink for a solid period of time. This helps tremendously in making a good start in recovery. The specific gain is a more solid base.

After 24+ years of sobriety I have volunteered to go to a treatment center to talk. The scary part is that I got sober without going to a treatment center myself. I also volunteered to go to the jail. I was never arrested. I guess I'm doing it so that I don't forget that I was ready to put my car in to a bridge when I got sober, but here's the thing: I'm still learning. I'm no guru. I can only tell my story and hope that at least one person can relate. It's like being in the forest at night. It's hard to tell who is more afraid of whom. It's a case of "this too shall pass" and I still have a few 'yets.'

Hey Howto!

I've only done outpatient as a follow up to in patient. I was sober 10 years after. I relapsed I believe because I didn't continue with some form of program. You seem to have that part nailed down. I'd actually like to see you go in-patient, but I know that is not always feasible. I think you got it this time, I really do. When does rehab start?

I am so excited for you! YEAH!

Gosh I wish you the best in whatever treatment program works for you!!!!!

If I was in charge of you though, and I'm not, lol, I would bet in-house treatment is where you need to be, and eventually might be. Maybe you are not ready. That is ok, one day at a time! Sometimes knowing when to say "uncle" or wave the white flag is half the battle sweet Anna.

Your pics on Facebook are sooooo cute!!! No wonder very few people knew how bad it was/is for you. Your face doesn't show it at all. I shows me that you can rebound quickly...so keep rebounding and hope you feel awesome soon!