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by Mission Musings on February 20th, 2010
You have a few options available to you:
1. Methadone. Don't use this as a harm-reduction tool; tell your doctor you want to go on a reduction plan. Follow the clinic's instructions EXACTLY - including any advice they give regarding taking classes or support groups.
2. Join a rehabilitation program. Most larger cities (50,000+ in population) have a RESCUE Mission which has a recovery program. You check yourself in, and utilize every tool and resource available to you through the program. Don't let others discourage you. It is worth the time and effort to leave everything and everyone aside for the duration of the program. Putting yourself first in this instance, means your children, family and friends will get the "real you" back; so in essense, you ARE putting them first, by taking care of your personal needs first. In an airplane, passengers are told to put the oxygen mask on themselves before helping others. To find a program near you locate the map feature at http://www.agrm.org
3. 90 meetings in 90 days Support Group. If you're on heroin, my guess is you're not holding down a job, but in case you are, or are in the middle of school, then this is a good option for you. I would suggest also hooking yourself into a church and attending on Sunday and also one mid-week meeting. Without outside support, you will never recover.
4. Combine 1 & 3 or 1 & 2.
For more information, feel free to contact me via facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MissionMusings, or my blog http://www.shrm.ca/blog
Michelle Porter
Executive Director
Founder, LifeChange Recovery Program
Souls Harbour RESCUE Mission
Regina, SK, Canada
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