Look at James. He had a long - term drug problem, mainly with alcohol and some illegal drugs. He was at rock bottom when he finally made the decision to change. His family arranged for him to go to a specialized detox facility. There, he received round - the - clock care. After the detox, he continued with outpatient therapy. He worked hard on his self - esteem and building a new life. And now he has been drug - free for over two years and is rebuilding his relationships.
Samantha was hooked on opioids. Her journey to quit was filled with ups and downs. She first tried to quit on her own but relapsed. Then she found a good doctor who prescribed medications to ease her withdrawal symptoms and also referred her to a 12 - step program. In the program, she made friends who held her accountable. It took time, but she finally achieved success in quitting drugs.