Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
Hi everyone, I just have a question about treatment. I've heard a few people say that they couldn't get treatment because they were able to go 30 days without drinking on their own. I'm just wondering what others experiences are with this. I have an appointment for an assessment coming up. I'd like to get outpatient treatment (I'm not physically addicted to alcohol but when I do drink it's too much and it's happening more and more, and it's been this way for years). So my question is have people that have been able to give up drinking for 30 days on their own been able to get outpatient treatment, or is it common to be denied because of this. Thanks everyone, ((hugs)) Chelle
you won't be denied of the chance to better yourself. at least im hoping not.
keep us posted!!
Treatment would not have helped me. Most of it is strongly 12 step based.. I needed something that fit my needs. I had been sober for 24 years before i relapsed. I developed a lot of skills during that time. For me it was not like starting over. I needed to take care of the problem that caused me to go out. I found this help with a PhD. Therapist who handled substance abuse as well as general psychology.
When I went in for my outpatient assessment, I told them I had stayed sober for two years, but that was three years prior to the assessment. I don't recall them asking me if I had stayed sober for 30 days (after the two years of sobriety), but if they did the answer would have been "No".
If someone was turned away for staying sober for 30 days, it may have been due to health insurance requirements, or the need to assess who has alcoholism the worst due to limited space or room occupancy limits due to fire codes.
It may not have worked for me in the long term, but that doesn't mean it won't work for you. :)