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pumpndude · 01-12-2017, 07:09 PM

Hi Anya, I did not know that treatment facilities don't offer extended programs anymore...thanks for the post

I'm going to check on one facility that did or still offers extended programs for you to live there for longer periods of time....and after 30 days there , then you were allowed to go to school or get a job...and then return to facility after both....

thanks again

*Anya* · 01-12-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pumpndude

Hi Anya, I did not know that treatment facilities don't offer extended programs anymore...thanks for the post

I'm going to check on one facility that did or still offers extended programs for you to live there for longer periods of time....and after 30 days there , then you were allowed to go to school or get a job...and then return to facility after both....

thanks again

I am sure that they exist but there are virtually no insurance companies, no Medicare/Medi-Cal or Medicaid that will pay for long-term, extended residential treatment.

If a family is wealthy or if the individuals themselves are wealthy and have outstanding health coverage- of course.

There is always treatment to be found for those with money-whatever illness one might have.

RockOn · 01-12-2017, 08:50 PM

Not sure if it is from AA or NA (thinking AA)... but here is one that has saved my butt so many times:

"pause when agitated"

I did not go to treatment. One day I told myself I had had enough, picked up the phone and found a meeting to go to.

I did not have a clue what I was getting myself into. I was scared to death but went anyway.

So thankful I noticed the downward spiral had picked up excessive speed there towards the end. Humiliation had become the key feature in my life.

Years before, a seed had been planted. I was waiting my turn for a haircut and while pretending to be engrossed in a magazine, eavesdropped a conversation from the woman in the chair. I remembered how impressed I had been with the things she said about 12 step groups and recovery from mind-altering addiction.

I had had enough pain.

A friend of mine, precious young 26 year old gay man, died of a heroin overdose last year. I have known him since he was about ten. In fact, both his parents are in recovery, met them in group ... that is how I came to know Ryan. He was such a loving little soul. Broke my heart when he died. So unnecessary.

Great thread! Thanks!

pumpndude · 02-02-2017, 09:33 PM

Your right Anya, on the fact if your rich you can be in a recovery home for as long as you want....but I do hope that there are some facilities for poor, or people with insurance...I'll pray on that...

Welcome RockOn,

Sorry to hear about your loss, I have seen people come and leave, some stay for a short time or a long time ...and over the years I have lost friends and one sponsee, I really tried to help her see the light, but she committed suicide..she was determined to be with her girlfriend who killed herself
too....overdose

pumpndude · 03-17-2017, 11:40 PM

Happy St. Patricks Day to all....

I noticed this thead started going and then fizzled out..

Just for Today I hope this thread come alive again....

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pumpndude Member How Do You Identify?: Good Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 108 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 211 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 1503251	Your right Anya, on the fact if your rich you can be in a recovery home for as long as you want....but I do hope that there are some facilities for poor, or people with insurance...I'll pray on that... Welcome RockOn, Sorry to hear about your loss, I have seen people come and leave, some stay for a short time or a long time ...and over the years I have lost friends and one sponsee, I really tried to help her see the light, but she committed suicide..she was determined to be with her girlfriend who killed herself too....overdose __________________ Everything Ending Is Also A Beginning We Just Don't Know It At The Time

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pumpndude Member How Do You Identify?: Good Guy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Sonora, CA Posts: 108 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 211 Times in 70 Posts Rep Power: 1503251	Happy St. Patricks Day to all.... I noticed this thead started going and then fizzled out.. Just for Today I hope this thread come alive again.... __________________ Everything Ending Is Also A Beginning We Just Don't Know It At The Time

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RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Not sure if it is from AA or NA (thinking AA)... but here is one that has saved my butt so many times: "pause when agitated" I did not go to treatment. One day I told myself I had had enough, picked up the phone and found a meeting to go to. I did not have a clue what I was getting myself into. I was scared to death but went anyway. So thankful I noticed the downward spiral had picked up excessive speed there towards the end. Humiliation had become the key feature in my life. Years before, a seed had been planted. I was waiting my turn for a haircut and while pretending to be engrossed in a magazine, eavesdropped a conversation from the woman in the chair. I remembered how impressed I had been with the things she said about 12 step groups and recovery from mind-altering addiction. I had had enough pain. A friend of mine, precious young 26 year old gay man, died of a heroin overdose last year. I have known him since he was about ten. In fact, both his parents are in recovery, met them in group ... that is how I came to know Ryan. He was such a loving little soul. Broke my heart when he died. So unnecessary. Great thread! Thanks!