Drug Rehab For The Rest Of Us

I remember all too well trying to find an inpatient drug rehab facility for my son several years ago. He was just 14 and already in way over his head. He needed help but I had no idea how to find it.

I know that we hear every day about another celebrity getting into some kind of trouble and entering a drug treatment program. In some ways, it’s become a joke because these celebrities are obviously doing what their handlers tell them to do. What irks me is that they can afford this great treatment while so many of us struggle to afford any treatment at all.

So what should the rest of us do when faced with the need for drug addiction treatment? How does the average person living in Anytown, USA find an effective, affordable drug rehab facility? If your area is anything like mine, the local hospitals and mental health services facilities won’t be able to offer you the kind of help you can get online.

That’s right, I found help online. It took me several days to do the research but I finally found a facility nearby. If you’re engaged in a similar search, you won’t have to spend days looking, though. I’ve just discovered 1800nodrugs.com and my first thought was, “Where were you when I needed you?” My second thought was, “Thank you!” because anyone who has been through this sincerely hopes that others will have an easier time than they did.

This site is really a one-stop blessing for anyone touched by addiction. The information provided is a must-read, whether you need to learn about club drugs or heroin or marijuana. The section on prescription drug addiction, one of the most widespread yet well-hidden problems among every age group, enlightened even me. And all of this information, including their referral service, is free. This non-profit organization is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee for their services.

I’m aware that the success of any drug rehab program depends entirely on the addict wanting to get well. No program can work if the desire to be clean isn’t there. However, my son did not want to be clean when he went into the rehab facility. The program and those who were involved with my son broke through my sons “garbage” thoughts and somehow, my son decided he wanted to be clean. That was over 4 years ago. He’ll be 19 this week and he’s still clean.

Please, if you love someone who is suffering from addiction, visit the website to learn about this disease and call these wonderful people to talk to them about what is available to you. You just never know what may happen until you take that first step.

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