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Recent questions
Newest firstDE
Has anyone done a virtual IOP through work insurance? Worth it?
My insurance lists two 'telehealth intensive outpatient' options. Curious if the online version actually holds your attention or if it's easy to zone out. Experiences welcome.
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FI
Husband relapsed after 6 months sober — what do I do tonight?
He came home and I could tell immediately. I don't know if I should confront him now or wait until morning. The kids are asleep. He did six months — the longest ever — and I feel…
3 answers
DE
What should I ask a rehab's admissions office before saying yes?
My daughter finally agreed to go. I have three places that take our insurance and they all sound the same on the phone. What questions actually separate a good program from a slic…
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AO
Does anyone's insurance actually cover 90 days residential? Aetna keeps saying "medical necessity"
They approved 28 days and now the utilization review is fighting the extension. Has anyone appealed successfully? What magic words did your center use?
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MK
Day 4 without drinking — do the evening cravings get quieter?
Mornings I feel strong. By 6pm my brain starts negotiating with me. What did your first two weeks look like? Does the 6pm voice get quieter?
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TI
How do I tell my employer I need time off for treatment?
I'm terrified of losing my job, but I can't keep doing this. Did anyone here use FMLA? How did the actual conversation go?
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LA
Is 30 days actually enough, or should we push for 60–90?
Our son's insurance approved 30 days residential. His counselor hinted that longer helps but couldn't promise anything. What was your family's experience?
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QU
Scared of fentanyl withdrawal — what actually helps get through detox?
Every time I try on my own the sickness wins by day 2 and I use again. I'm ashamed to keep failing at this. What made detox survivable for you?
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FI
Narcan saved my brother last night. He's refusing treatment this morning. What is the move?
ER released him and he's acting like nothing happened. My parents are in pieces. Is there anything that actually helps in the window after an overdose?
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MK
Suboxone: how long did people stay on it? My family keeps asking when I'll be "really sober"
Eight months on it, working, showing up for my kids, best stretch of my adult life. But holidays are coming and I already know the questions. How do you handle it?
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NL
My son says he doesn't have a problem. Everyone else can see it.
He's 26, living at home again, and it's meth. He gets furious if I bring it up. I don't want to push him away but I can't keep pretending. What worked for your families?
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GR
Meth cravings hit like a wall at month 2 — is this normal?
First 6 weeks I honestly felt okay. Now I'm exhausted, flat, can't enjoy anything, and the cravings are worse than week one. Starting to think I'm broken.
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