Caller: 24-year old woman calling for her friend
Problem: Alcohol addiction
Seeking: Non faith based rehab for alcoholism
Reason(s): According to the caller, a call to a recovery assistance program for alcohol abuse is one that is long overdue. She shared that her friend has long been a “more than social” drinker, and has been since age 16. While she realized her friend drank a lot at parties and other get-togethers, the woman states she did not know her friend drank a great deal when she was also by herself. The woman says that her most recent experience was the reason that she needed to make the call. She said, “My friend had been drinking and driving for the last four nights straight, honestly swerving all over the road according to friends who were with her. She managed to bang up both sides of the car, but only caused property damage. She could have killed someone. When I asked her why she was doing that, even after having gotten a DUI a year before, she told me that she was unable to stop. That is when I knew she needed help.” She is adamant about finding an alcohol recovery program for her friend that focuses on scientific research and methods. According to the caller, her friend stated she would prefer a non-faith based option.
NoMoreDrinkKing
NoMoreDrinkKing July 19, 2013 at 9:04 pm
a non-faith based rehab is something that would work as effectively as most leading treatment programs for alcoholism. it’s important however to consider the severity of the problem, the causes and triggers for drinking, the family history and even the mental/psychological condition of your friend. these are essential factors in assessment of her condition, and there must be someone close like you or a family member during the evaluation. this will help uncover her tendencies, personal issues/demons, coping mechanisms and other forces that could be stopped or enhanced just so she will learn to live without alcohol. also to consider is how the rehab will handle “detox” or if they are capable of medical provisions for serious alcoholism cases, like there are many instances where addicts go into seizures, depression and even violence. if it’s just any rehab, these essentials might not be present. but if you’d choose wisely, you’re sure to come across alcohol addiction rehabs that would be very helpful, safe and assuring for your friend. kudos to you for making sure that your friend’s life gets fixed! you are her angel!