I really need in patient alocohol treatamnet, but I have a two year old and, of course,his daddy is incarcerated. I don't want to lose my boy, which has kept me from asking for help before, but REALLY I know I can't stop without intensive care. Ideas?

Sorry to hear you are going through this! Can you have someone watch your son for a while? You could end up losing your boy if you don't go and get the treatment you need. Your boy should be the reason you ask for help! I think they would be willing to help you at least you are voluntarily asking for help! Good Luck! I hope you get the help you need! I will pray for you!

In some parts of the country there are programs for addicted women and their children. You happen to live in the State with one of the best SA programs in the country--Hazelden--and they are a wonderful resource. http://www.hazelden org/servlet/hazelden/go/home
Wish you well!

I agree, check into a program that will allow you to bring your child. Alot of the programs in my state (Ga) will allow the child to come after 30 days. Meanwhile look in substance abuse counseling or AA until you can find something more intense (sponsors really help).

How much do you drink a day? How long have you been drinking? What do you drink? Whats the longest you have ever been sober? When? When was the last time you had something to drink? Have you ever had a seizure? Are you on seizure meds? These are all things that are very important when detoxing.

There are two meds Antabuse and one other that just hit the shelves a few weeks ago but I can not think of the name which may work for you once you are detoxed and into some type of treatment.

PM me anytime. Be careful because you do not want the state taking your beautiful little boy. I will help you in any way I can to help you go on the road to recovery.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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Suzeg - GOOD LUCK! Follow every path toward strength.

Peace.

Honestly, admitting you need help really is the first step. I know it's a cheesy line, but it is very true. Have you been to any AA meetings? Honestly, I would begin there. It is anonymous, and right now, you have to tread lightly.

There are also hotline number for AA who may be able to advise you about the groups in your area.

Has asked some really good questions and those are all things to consider. Cutting it off cold turkey can be very hard on your body and you have recently had quite a bit of stress and your body may not be very happy or strong enough for such a shock.

You can do it. You already have one step down.

*hugs*
Jenn

I agree regarding the programs that accept women and children,I know there are quite a few in Ca. I hope you find one where you are
I'm proud of you for admitting you need help and I hope you get it.We are all here for you always HUGS

You are a strong lady to know you need help and be asking for help. One thing for sure is that you will probably lose your son if you dont get help. But like everyone suggested, there are probably options you should try first. AA is a good idea and you can usually go to meeting every day at all sorts of hours in most places. You can even get hooked up online with a sponsor for the times you cant go. You should phone their hotline and tell them your situation and Im quite sure they will have an answer for you. Its then up to you to take the step towards sobriety. Do it for you first and your son second. You have been threw so much and you know you are not getting anything postive in your life until you take that step. There are plenty of us here that will give you support. Just know that it will be hard on your body at first so take all the advice you can get and all the support you can get with your son for the first while. I seriously respect you big time for wanting to make this change in your life. Good luck and congratulations on making the first step (admitting the problem) !!!!

Hugs, and double hugs,

Witchlinblue