va1994 @va1994

First, good for you for admitting your relapse and realizing you need help.
Recovery is not easy, but do not let a relapse stop your progress. You did it once, you can do it again.

I was betrayed by people I trusted in recovery, and it makes it very hard to trust again. Addicts are very good at manipulating people, so as much as you want a supportive group of peers, you do need to be careful. There are many recovered addicts who really want to help others.

It is very hard to treat addition when there are other medical issues involved. Many addicts have dual diagnosis of mental health and addiction. If only treat one problem and ignore the other, it is very hard to succeed.

If you have not had physical exam or meet with a psychiatrist recently, I suggest you do that so you are treating the entire body, not just the addiction. You need a strong body and mind to recover.

Also, once you are done with inpatient, make sure you have a plan for follow up treatment. Either ongoing outpatient treatment and / or regular therapist appointments. Inpatient treatment is just first step in very long process.

Treatment is a very expensive process and unfortunately without excellent insurance, your options are limited. But, do not make it an excuses to fail, instead look at it as a challenge you can overcome.

Keep advocating for yourself

Laurie