Taking the first step
Knowing when to get help is one thing but having the courage to actually go into rehab is another. Some individuals know that help is needed but pride and sometimes fear prevents them from going to...
View ArticleGet On The Show "Intervention" for Top-Of-The-Line Treatment
Both my son and I love the show Intervention and watch it religiously! In addition to being educational I feel it does a really good deed for many people who because of finances would not otherwise...
View ArticleWhat do you think is really needed for a drug rehab center to be successful?
I've been looking into various rehabs and treatment options, and while I figured they would be expensive I was shocked at actually how expensive they are! The insurance that I get through my work is...
View ArticleDo you like to Draw? Art of any type (painting)?
I find the arts can help you stave off potential urges and help to resist the long-term cravings that pop up (seeing advertisements, other people doing them) and focus your attentions on it. By...
View ArticleHow Much Does Rehab Cost?
I have seen a lot of people posting about the insurance or free programs. However, I have a completely different question and that is how much does rehab cost? The cost is man hours I know, but...
View ArticleMeditation is a Great Tool
Meditation can be an absolutely phenomenal tool to deal substance abuse. As some of us know depression can hit hard and quick once withdrawal sets in. More and more research is showing that meditation...
View ArticleRecovery via The Lord
I always tell my friends the best recovery is the one laid out by God. It is free! You can pick yourself up a bible anywhere for next to nothing. You can stop in at you local church for free and be...
View ArticleSmoking programs
Does anyone know of any low cost or free program that helps you with quitting smoking? I am trying to quit by cutting back gradually. I have been struggling and could really use some help.
View ArticleWorking (Whether Online or Not)
The forum name suggests "Low Cost and Free" Rehab programs so I thought to myself hmmmmm.... The best one of these is just to find a job that occupies a chunk of time and pays decent for what you have...
View ArticleRehabilitation program by the government?
How would you lookup the rehabilitation program by the government? Since it's funded by the government, it's supposed to be more intensive because the government has the machinery because they could...
View Articleforced treatment?
I imagine this is unconventional and in some way, wrong...but are there any programs that a person can be forced into? My uncle has been in several treatments, from my understanding, but he's left them...
View ArticleBeing outside in general
Not only will it help to improve longevity of life and help to increase the quality as well; being outside generally helps most anyone. From the crisp smells of nature, to the hustle of a city - just...
View ArticleMusic
Use music. It helps in many daily aspects and can overall improve quality of life. I used it to get me through two withdrawal stages (Cocaine, Adderall) and I can tell you without an iron will and some...
View ArticleCamping as a means of free treatment
Instead of covering the cost of a rehab program or clinic, I am intrigued by the idea of going camping as an alternative. You think about it. It's free and isolated. Nothing to pressure you or persuade...
View ArticleIs it Possible to Recover Alone?
I see all this advice for recovery, but I am concerned over whether it is best. I know that laughter and music can be helpful. However, I think they are best used in conjunction with other...
View ArticleIsolating yourself... necessary for self rehab?
Do you think somewhat isolating yourself from the rest of society would be something helpful for somebody trying to rehab themselves? I mean, sort of going at a mountain cabin by yourself and staying...
View ArticleUsing pets to help with rehab?
Have any of you used pets as healing partners? I know that my dog has helped me through many a struggle, being there for me and just listening when nobody else can.
View ArticleLow Cost Quit Smoking Program?
Does anyone know of a quit smoking program of relatively low cost? I know some employers will help contribute to quit smoking programs via Chantix, patches, etc. but I was wondering if anyone knew of...
View ArticleSubsidized recovery progams
Not only do we live in a world with an ever-dipping economy. According to many news reports, jobs will soon be a thing of the past. It's only a matter of time where many governments will have little...
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