hard getting into detox - Addiction & Recovery Message Board

sandra421 · 08-13-2003, 02:51 PM

why is it so hard to get into a detox program???
hubby finally decided after meeting with substance abuse counselor that inpatient detox was what he wanted, he went into work to wrap things up and talk to his boss while I get things setup to go, it has been 6 hours since my first phone call to detox hospital and still nobody has called him, and I have called back 3 times.
Meanshile I am terrified he is going to change his mind while we are waiting for this nurse to call and assess him for treatment.
Jeez, is it really this hard to get help????

sandra421 · 08-13-2003, 02:55 PM

just got off phone with hubby and after assessing him said they will see him as outpatient next wednesday,
WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT??????????? I am absolutely appalled and I know he will go get oxys with the withdrawals he is going through-

Hopefortoday · 08-13-2003, 02:57 PM

Sandra . . . when my husband decided to go to inpatient treatment he made all the arrangements himself so I don't know how long it took someone to get back to him.

If your husband has talked with his boss and is ready to go, I doubt he will change his mind. That's great news that he's opened up to those close to him. His addiction is out in the open now and he can stop playing that game of hiding it from everyone.

Your husband will need to focus 100% of his energy on himself and getting clean right now. Please take care of YOURSELF too!

I know it's very stressful and worrisome right now, but him deciding to get professional help is GREAT NEWS for you and your husband! Good luck to you and may God bless you both.

sandra421 · 08-13-2003, 03:07 PM

the doctors told him to get a RX for vicodin and wean himself off, this from an addictionologist!!!!!!they won't admit him into detox, after the nightmare this weekend and his oxy source close by I am ready to scream-

serenity prayer, serenity prayer

Hopefortoday · 08-13-2003, 03:11 PM

The doctors told him to get an RX or gave him an RX? I find it hard to believe they just told him to get a script for Vicodin and wean himself off. If so, have him give the bottle to you to dispense to him.

Just keep on saying that serenity prayer. I'm probably up to close to 1,000,000 times myself!