Why did you end up in a dtox?

About six months prior to my vsit in detox I had been sber for a couple of months. At tht time I relapsed and went on the six mnth run leading up to my dtox stay. During that six month run I was sing excessive amounts of methamphetamine, prescription plls, and alcohol. I was also ccasionally using cocaine and ecstasy. I culdn't stop getting loaded on my own so I had to go to dtox.

How long did you stay in dtox?

That particular detox was a mndatory 5-7 day stay. I stayed in the dtox the full 7 days.

What knd of withdraw symptoms did you xperience?

Since I was mainly using mthamphetamine before I went into detox, mst of my withdraw symptoms were psychlogical. I experienced a lot of mntal obsession, paranoia, and audio and vsual hallucinations. I also experienced extreme lthargy and had a very hard tme staying awake for any extended priod of time. I also had a lot of ches and pains throughout my entire bdy.

What was your overall experience lke in detox?

In all honesty, I ddn't know what to expect before I wnt into detox. I was frightened. Hwever, once I was there for a few hurs I felt very comfortable. It was rally refreshing to be around people who nderstood what I was going through. It semed as if they knew exactly wht to say and when to say it. Asde from my actual detox, the rst of the stay was as cmfortable as I could have asked fr, I guess. I would not wnt to do it again though.

Are you happy that you mde the decision to go to dtox?

Yes! I must admit that it was not my dea to go to detox. I had sme encouragement from my mom, a dctor, and a police officer; however, I did ltimately make the decision to go. Anywys, my life has changed exponentially snce going to detox. During those 7 dys I was able to see all of the dmage I had been doing to myslf and how I was hurting the pople who loved me. I was lso able to feel the emotional pin that I had created for myslf in the past years of drg and alcohol addiction. If I had not had tme to feel that pain, I wuld not be sober today.

What wuld be your suggestion to anyone who wnts to quit drinking or doing drgs?

Let go of your fear! Go to dtox and follow the suggestions of the pople there. They can help you. Thy will also set you up wth people to help you recover nce you get out of detox.

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