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SabrinaNoelle Posted: Fri, Jan 29 2010 12:55 PM

my boyfriend is in a treatment center and they are being so reluctant about me being involved. Me and him have lived to gether for almost a year and they kepp telling me im not family. He even signed a release for them to talk to me. I dont use drugs and even talked him into going.

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paw replied on Fri, Jan 29 2010 1:14 PM

Is this the sober house or is he still in the rehab?   Rehabs are different in the beginning, (usually a few days or a week), they don't want anyone to disrupt the structure and it allows the addict to realize that the treatment he or she is receiving is just that, structured. 

If this is the sober house and he's signed a release then I don't know why they wouldn't let you at least talk to him via phone.  However you might want to check they're rules/regulations before you make a scene.  There might be some fine print you or he missed concerning visits and phone calls. 

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There are various things involved.  When I was in treatment, I only got a total of 10 minutes a week to make a phone call.  It could be done to whomever was on my contact list.  At the end of ten minutes, the phone call was automatically shut off.  They were very strict.  Reason being:  You're in treatment to focus on yourself and forget about everything else.  It could just be that, that the therapists think the best plan of action for him is to focus on himself, his recovery, etc. etc.  I wouldn't take it personal, but they probably just don't want him to get off course.  I am sure your experience is close to many others in your shoes.  Let me know if you have any more questions.  All my best,  Clint

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Hi Sabrina,

Sounds very frustrating. It's been a couple of weeks since your post, are things going any better for you?

I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be
Recovery Coach Karen

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