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Originally Posted by rawpasta
Awesome replies, really guys, great answers. Thanks so much. I think I will stop buying booze and when the time comes that i want to drink, i wont have any booze or any way of getting some and basically cutting myself off. I think I'll just avoid therapy. Don't think I need it. But, yea I'll see how it goes for a couple weeks and redecide from there. Thanks!
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Hi rawpasta, I'm impressed that you're able to come here and say it's been a problem, kudos. I have 2 teens with drug issues. It's so hard to get better, but possible.
If the above works, awesome. But these temptation are strong & will only get worse if you continue. I think you're thinking ahead & see all the future problems it can cause. Quitting now is the better time to do it than later. I think you're very thoughtful and have a good brain.
But if above plan doesn't happen to work out, I think a residential or IOP (intensive outpatient) rehab would be ideal. This is why you'd have to talk to your parents about it, they need to help find & fund one. I think people don't tell family so they can keep the option open to continue using. It's a tricky dangerous slope.
My 19 yo daughter is in an IOP, she sincerely likes it. A lot. Her problem is heroin, but many people are in there for an alcohol problem. She's working out her issues - why she has the problem - and making new friends. Friends and social life are really important at your age, well and for all of us.
There is a lot of support out there, you're not alone. Please reach out for support. Best wishes, take care.
