So glad to hear you consider me a “good guy”. Mamma didn’t raise no quitter!!!
Slammer!!!

What type of rehab center? Physical, mental? Makes a difference. Drug related?

We have rehab centers for all the above and from what I've heard and seen, they can do a lot of good IF the patient is willing to put in the time, effort and work. If not, then all the rehab in the world isn't going to do much good.

I went to rehab to quit alcohol and prescription drugs - it’s true that forcing someone to go doesn’t usually work ; the person has to want to quit , at least somewhat,, it’s tricky. But the seed can be planted - later on the person knows what to do ,, where to go, if they hit bottom. Free AA or NA daily meetings are everywhere ,, I recommend them.

I sobered up in AA at the age of 30. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. There’s also Al-anon groups for family and friends, to help them help and better understand their addicted loved ones. THANK YOU for wanting to help your friend!

AA and NA are twelve step programs that incorporate the acknowledgement of a "Higher Power". Virtually all similar programs with decent success rates are based on acknowledgement of God or a "Higher Power". My family supports one of the most successful rehab centers in our state. Christianity is a central part of this program. I have heard cynics say that these folks just trade their dependence on drugs and/or alcohol for a dependence on God. To this I answer, "Yes, of course. What's your point?"
Long story short, I would strongly suggest you consider programs that:
1.) Require abstinence as a condition of participation.
2.) Provide group housing w/ daily meetings and accountability.
3.) Have a program that centers on Christianity.

I will pray for your friend.

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Originally posted by Texasbanjo

What type of rehab center? Physical, mental? Makes a difference. Drug related?

We have rehab centers for all the above and from what I've heard and seen, they can do a lot of good IF the patient is willing to put in the time, effort and work. If not, then all the rehab in the world isn't going to do much good.

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Sorry...good  point TB...

Alcohol..in this case..

Thankyou all for your responses..

I am working on this guy to better himself....

Is he capable of it..idk..but i think so..
He is a good soul...n I do not like that to go to waiste..
But I can only bring a horse ..to..water..

Me...
I am all for a few cocktails..but not to over indulge...

But he drinks himself into ..numbness...daily..

Trying to cope..

I've no direct experience, but I've read that this outfit has a good success rate.  https://www.bruceoakerecoverycentre.ca/ 

I assume other facilities use a similar approach.  Whatever works, I figure.

I think alcohol is one of the toughest addictions to quit because drinking is woven into so many aspects of western culture. It's hard to completely escape exposure to it.
It's never easy to tell somebody they have a drinking problem. Bless you for trying!

What often gets addicts’ attention , besides the constant chaos in their lives, is a friend or family member saying they’re worried about them and that they’re breaking loved ones’ hearts.

p.s., AA is not strictly a Christian organization - it's for all Faiths or not any particular Faith at all. I know atheists who are in AA ,, their Higher Power is the power of the group and its ramifications. (mob rule, if you will ;-)

Had to quit drinking years ago.
Allergic to alcohol.
Break out in car wrecks, fist fights and hand cuffs.

Update..
I have made me inquiry ...
N the guy is not interested in any of that kind of help..
Not a real suprise at this point..

Ya never know.. that might change some time down the road..

N..at least he knows that there may be an option..
Should he decide to go a different path....

Best I can do ...
You can lead a horse to...water......

That about all you can do Al !!! Maybe ask again in the near future, but as you know, Horses can be pretty damn stubborn , especially when they may not be thinking straight. They have to want it for themselves as much as you want it for them. You tried and that’s all you can do!!!
Slammer!!!

I've been addicted to drugs and booze in my life.
I found the desire to make my problems go away and figured out that the only person that can stop putting bad things in my mouth was me.

Some of us believe that circumstances can be changed by prayer.
I heartily recommend embracing that mindset.

If you are drowning and there's nobody else around start swimming.