I've been IP for MH 3 times, and in all 3 cases cell phones and internet access were allowed. I've also been in IP rehab for alcohol twice. The first one, no outside contact was allowed, the second we could have our cells, and internet.

The first IP rehab with no access was kind of reassuring to me, as coming off alcohol was so overwhelming it kind of felt nice to be in a safe cocoon. I didn't mind not having it.

The other times I was IP I would have really missed contact. The last time I was in, they even had wireless available, and we were all given temporary access. Most people brought their lap tops. But that was a very low security unit.

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