Question by adela r: Where is a mandatory drug rehab center for adults in Texas?
My brother who is now 21 years old is struggling with Alcohol and Drug abuse. He has been to many volunteer rehab centers but end up getting out! He wants to change because he attempts to by going to these voluteer rehab centers but when he gets the urge he gets out. Please help!!
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Answer by Blue_Iguana I’m sorry to hear about your brother who is struggling with addiction. It can be a difficult and uncertain process for a person to recover from drugs and alcohol, that’s for sure.
The reality is that there is no “mandatory” drug rehab centers that will lock you down during the course of treatment. The closest thing to it is court-ordered treatment, which even then often times a person can leave if they want to but will then be in violation of the courts.
If your brother REALLY wants to get clean and sober than he must be willing to do the work. He should look at his past experiences in rehab and see what it is about either himself or the facility or the type of approach used that caused him to leave. Some rehabs are like military camps, others are in relaxing residential settings. Some are very strict and severe, some are more therapeutic and based on the individual’s needs. Your brother should consider what he is getting into before he commits to make sure he can live with his decision, the wrong type of recovery approach can make someone not want to get sober. Believe me, I know that personally.
Question by Lynn1111: Adults – Do you think this could work or is it doomed? Please explain…?
HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship.
SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion.
THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.
Dissect away, please.
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Answer by Susan C he sounds like a confirmed bachelor to me…
Question by Lynn1111: Adults? Could this work or is it doomed? Please explain your opinions…?
HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship. Talks about women that “check him out” constantly and gets a bit jealous over her talks about other men.
SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion. Talks about her next relationship but admits she’s not ready for one right now. Doesn’t get jealous over HIS talk to her about other women.
THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.
Dissect away, please.
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Answer by PB I think he sounds like trouble waiting to happen. And not the good kind. He obviously doesnt know how to put himself in another’s shoes (jealous/hurt of your action but does the same thing), which is a terrifying sign at 41, and has a wreck of a past, which basically leaves you with no reason to think this is a good idea except that you get along and like some of the same things. Sounds like a nice friendship to me, nightmare as a relationship.
Question by Unknown: Adults… dissect this possible match? Be as open and honest as you can.?
SHE: 29/female. Enjoys hiking, spending time with her dog, friends, family. Works in a financial office, full time. Has been in 3 serious relationships, all relationships ended by her – the last relationship 3 years – being isolated by the pothead boyfriend from friends and family. Never did drugs, drinks on occasion. Talks about her next relationship but admits she’s not ready for one right now. Doesn’t get jealous over HIS talk to her about other women.
HE: 41/male. Enjoys surfing, rock climbing, spending time with his dog and prefers being alone rather than with groups of people – but does enjoy going out. Does not drink or do drugs. Ex-drug addict and alcoholic (11 years clean drugs – 3 years clean alcohol). Has “been around the block” and had his FAIR share of one night stands, rocky relationships. Never been in a sober relationship. Talks about women that “check him out” constantly and gets a bit jealous over her talks about other men.
THEY: Neighbors, great friends. Spend tons of time together hiking, hanging out, talking on the phone. Have the same “sick” sense of humor, both very blunt and honest. Have the same hopes (relationship wise) for the future. Both possibly afraid to approach eachother regarding feelings that go beyond friendship but do a lot of flirting.
Dissect away, please.
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Answer by Optimist Nothing to dissect. There is sexual tension, but neither wants to make a move for fear of spoiling the relationship. Absence of alcohol makes things worse. Some kind of “accident” is required to break the ice. Either accidentlally bumping into each other, or holding hands for a few seconds too long.
Question by its Mrs. Dingleberry to you: Adults – Has anyone dated a recovered addict? I’m feeling left out…or puzzled…?
I posted this here bc i’m not 15 and wanting to know what do with my crush (singles & dating)…anyway….
My BF and father of my baby due in June is a good person. He is a recovered drug addict & has done a lot to turn his life around. We have a relationship with very deep feelings & a lot of passion.
However, he goes through these periods where he will completely shut me out (mostly when he is struggling with “inner demons” & issues that are hard for him to process). He will also make comments that hurt my feelings like “why do you have to invade on my time?” when we’re apart & I text him. He usually realizes how he has come off & apologizes…
but I’m wondering, what can I do to avoid feeling so hurt & left out when he withdraws inward, or turns toward his NA or AA friends? I know about AlAnon, but any other suggestions?
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Answer by John R Right now he is sort of totally focused on getting his life together so it isn’t unusual that he tends to be more into what he is trying to do, you might want to think about letting him get his life together before you do much more with him before you commit to the guy on a full time relationship.
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