Choosing Drug Rehab After a Bad Break-Up: Is That the Right Choice for You?
Dougie Poynter, the guitarist for McFly, did it after breaking up with Frankie Stanford. David Arquette did it after his binge drinking for months after his split with Courtney Cox. Jesse James did it after Sandra Bullock cut ties. Tiger Woods did it in an attempt to fix his marriage as well. Was choosing drug rehab after a break-up successful for them? It depends on how you define “success.’ Is it something you should consider? It depends.
Is Drug Rehab Successful Post Break-Up?
Well, of the four couples listed above, three did not reconcile. And the one couple who seems to have made up -the Arquettes -may or may not make it work in the long-term. Did those who entered drug rehab initially to win back a spouse end up benefiting in a number of other ways even if the relationship didn’t work out? Absolutely. They entered drug treatment instead of escaping to a tropical island for an extended vacation because they had issues with drug and alcohol addiction. At drug rehab, they got help for those problems and began the process of working through some of the issues that may have caused the tendency toward addiction. Additionally, coping skills were learned to help them avoid the same pitfalls during the next break-up.
Should You go to Drug Rehab After a Break-Up?
If you are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction after a break-up and you just can’t get it under control and move on, then drug and alcohol rehab can help. It will provide you with the therapy you need to talk about what happened, rebuild your self-esteem, and make plans for the future. You’ll learn how to fight relapse after you leave treatment -even if you find out your ex is already dating someone else.
If you choose an inpatient rehab that’s a little further away from home, you can also put some physical distance between you and your ex. You won’t risk running into him or her or fielding phone calls from them or well-meaning friends who feel they need to update you on your ex’s every move. You can take the space you need to focus on what’s most important: your health and your sobriety. When you return home, you’ll feel more balanced, have more energy and have a plan in place for how you’ll move forward in your life and move past the break-up.
Find a Drug Rehab Program Today
If you are interested in attending a drug rehab program, consider Michael’s House in Palm Springs. A beautiful location and near several major airports, it’s easy to get to but tucked away to offer a spa-like retreat. Contact us today for more information.
