Posted by alexandra_k on January 1, 2005, at 17:28:10
In reply to Re: rambling narrative » yellowbrickroad, posted by yellowbrickroad on December 31, 2004, at 21:11:11
I went into detox for 7 days, then onto treatment. Benzo's through detox and we were encouraged (though not required) to go to AA and NA. That wasn't so bad. Got the bus to rehab. I swear that the bus stopped beside every pub on the way... Made it though (in virtue of my being a druggie primarily).
The rehab was a 'theraputic community' environment. We had to do 'chores' which was a little like PD (periodic detention). Made some great mates... Started smoking a bit of pot once I was on priveledges (to go for a walk in the afternoon). Volountarily left the day before we arranged for 2 ounces to come in because they decided to have urine tests the next day. People told me how I could pass the test, but I felt bad for having been dishonest.
Thats where I picked up my dislike of AA and NA.
We weren't allowed to do anything by ourself (isolating). Nor with one other (forming pairs). Nor with two or three (forming a click). So what that meant is that you had to go everywhere with everyone much of the time. Yuk. We weren't allowed music either.After that I applied to go to a better program. They wouldn't take you if you were on any 'drugs' and psychiatric medications were considered to be 'drugs'. I stayed in supported accomodation for a month to show them I was ok off the 'drugs' but then just before the interview I spun out went to hospital, was given benzo's IV, and well, that was the end of that...
Sorry.
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