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bbfeet9

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Checked into rehab
Posted: 03-11-08 06:46am

The day we have all been waiting for finally came. Sunday morning we made the trip to Albany NY to check my daughter into a rehabilitation center. The weather was fierce here, but we made our way. It took 4 hours. She slept all the way until we got to a store just a few miles away from the center. I shopped for some things for her stay while she went into the bathroom and jacked herself up one more time.
I just acted like nothing was going on, but i knew what she was up to. She can not have any communication with any one for the first 5 days. After that, she starts a strict program with counselors. This is day 2 of her detox. I know she doesn't feel well now, but this is just the beginning.
Just to let people know who feel hopeless. There are places out there to help. I had wonderful sensitive communications with people from the rehab. Every one is very understanding and helpful. We managed to get this stay funded as well.
All any one has to do is pick up the phone and call around. That is what we did. I just hope that this is the answer. She will stay 40 days, and will be evaluated weekly. When she gets out, she will have a strict out patient plan that she will follow. She has got to loose all the "friends" she has now. She must also quit her job and find another. I am just so happy and relieved that she is safe now, and getting the care she needs. I will make the trip this weekend to visit her. 4 hours one way is a long drive every weekend, but i would drive to the moon for her. It is not to much to ask of me considering everything that she has to go through. yes yes yes
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seefigure68

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Posted: 03-11-08 20:03pm

Glad to hear ur daughter is taking the 1st step to recovery. god bless and good luck!
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Posted: 03-11-08 20:24pm

I can only imagine what you are going through, but I praise you for having the strength for going through it and sticking with it.

My parents had to go through it with me years ago, and I can honestly say that rehab and my parents and their commitment to my recovery saved my life.

I hope she stays clean. WHat was she in for if you dont mind me asking?
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bbfeet9

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Posted: 03-12-08 07:18am

She is addicted to heroin, cocaine, oxycontin. A year ago, it was morphine. Her ex boyfriend WAS a Pharmacist. He had access to a lot of drugs. When a cancer patient would pass away, he would inventory the remains of some of the drugs and keep the rest. Hospital had been watching him for some time until they could confront him, which they did. He lost his license to practice in NY State. He went to Florida and did the same thing and got cought again. My daughter would wear morphine patches which he gave her. They would crush oxys and snort them. Then they got interested in heroin. He would inject her, then when she got the hang of it, she would inject herself. He would put the needles between his toes., and under his tounge. She went from a vibrant, happy bouncy mom to a stoned, semi comatose out of it shell of a person who went door to door asking people in the neighborhood for money and the use of their car. It's been a nightmare. Please keep us in your prayers.
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Posted: 03-12-08 08:12am

Most certainly in our circle of prayer group! My daughter was introduced to meth from no other than a Doctors son. Her entire savings was depleted, she was strung out for over a year....needless to say, also lost her grant for school, dropped out and did entirely nothing for that year. Lived from friend to friend, place to place. I only heard from her once or twice between those years. I was so afraid to even answer the phone at times........never knew if someone would call and it might be the worse news of my life....but.........light at the end of hte tunnel and my prayers from God WERE indeed answered. She has been clean now for over a year. She has a place of her own, a decent boyfriend, both are employeed and are about to begin night courses in school. She will be 25 this year.....I never once stopped loving her and knew eventually she'd get back on the right track...and those who are skeptics need keep their comments to themselves.....God will answer your prayers and he will help her to overcome htis addiction......Stay strong and believe wiht all your heart......I am living proof God Answers Prayers! HUGS!
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CarolDiane

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Posted: 03-14-08 14:55pm

Bravo! She is in my thoughts and prayers also. Just think when she comes out you will have a new clean daughter. Let's just pray she keeps away from those evil triggers that promote starting over again.

~Carrie~
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marvin5

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That is so Great!!!!
Posted: 03-19-08 18:47pm

I will pray for her and all her family that this works (the rehab.),and she stays with it and works the 40 day program, and stays out. I know lots of people it has worked for and some it has not.

Your need to be watchful when she is out, because addicts lie. They will look you in the eye and lie, steal, cheat, whatever it takes. It is really hard to get off and the best approach will also be as you said STAY away from those "friends" cause they are not really friends. A good outpatient program, and getting involved in a local Narcotics Annonoymous program will help.

Let's hope this is a major success story. Take good care and stay strong for both of you!
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