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Alcohol Withdrawal Program Required for Transplant
Addiction & Recovery | Last Active: Apr 16 4:47pm | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
Hi @itsme623, I've added your question to the Transplants support group as well. I wonder if members like @sharonagnes @myfablife @klm3 @katebw @parrot53 might have more information about a chemical dependency treatment program prior to liver transplantation that would meet your needs, i.e, online and covered by Medicare.
Itsme623, I gather from your post that you've already received recommended programs from the transplant team at Mayo Clinic, but they didn't work out. Did you speak with a transplant social worker at Mayo? I wonder if they could help investigate further with you?
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Sorry if redundant. When I first found out that courses may be required I used this site https://joinmonument.com/
But it costs money at some point but some insurances is accepted. If your employer offers an EAP program usually something is offered that can help. Otherwise, there is site that should be able to direct you
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
I apologize I can’t really help but I did like monument, just when it came to paying for it, after a couple months, I knew I really didn’t need it.
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@itsme623 I am 2+ years post liver transplant. Before I was placed on the National transplant list through MassGen hospital I was evaluated for substance abuse with a fine tooth comb though this is not an issue for me. This had to do with the circumstances of the discovery of my disease- a minor car accident in which I was accused of being intoxicated (I wasn’t). However I was never asked to partake in a treatment program. I offered to attend AA meetings knowing that you can have someone sign to confirm your attendance- I know this is accepted in the courts. Could you try this? There is no charge for AA and it is evidenced based. I would think that AA would stand in for appropriate care as most programs that exist and are paid for are based on the AA 12 step model (I am a social worker too).