rehab

re·hab (rhb)

n.

Rehabilitation.

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rehabilitation (rehab)

[rē′habil′itā′shən]

Etymology: L, re + habitalas, aptitude

the restoration of an individual or a part to normal or near normal function after a disabling disease, injury, addiction, or incarceration. rehabilitate, v.

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Patient discussion about rehab.

Q. I'd really appreciate it if someone can help me put my father through rehab... He's an alcoholic who wouldnt go to rehab- I'm trying to help him loose the alcohol by myself...

A. if you have family close to were you live-mybe you can get them together to sit your father down,an tell his what this disease is doing to you an HIS family.you can call alchol anonemous(AA)they maybe able to help--they have a HOT LINE 800# sometimes a person in recovery while come to your house to help your father----the bottem line is your father wil not stop drinking until he is ready---An remember drinking is not because of you or your fam-people drink because they want to.----stay strong---mrfoot56.

Q. Can I have her committed to rehab? Hello. I really need some help. My girl friend is 44, I’m 56 yrs old. She's stubborn and will not seek the help she needs. It's driving me crazy and I am unable to help her. Alcoholism is terrible. We are paying the mortgage on a beautiful home together, and I just can't leave her. I've got my own psychological problems that I am dealing with--anxiety, temper and depression. Can I have her committed to rehab?

A. I need to correct my response since this is about a girl friend, not a legal spouse, unless she is a common law wife, since you may be, depending on your state. You may have to be a legal guardian or next of kin. It depends on the laws in your state.

If the person has become a hazard to themselves or to others, especially children, there may be legal recourse with a judge no matter what your relationship.

Others are pointing out that unless a person is wanting help, there is a low success rate for recovery. Someone forced to go to rehab, may go right back to the old ways within the same hour they get out of rehab. Some people end in rehab multiple times this way.

Its not a pretty picture of life. Its not something you can read much about anywhere. But its real. Ask a rehab tech and they could probably tell you stories that will "fold your ears back".

You may have a county mental health agency with a rehab center, instead of the state hospital. Check your phone bo

Q. how to treat diabetes when in the process of rehab of alcohol? my father, unfortunately is suffering from both- alcoholism and diabetes. I need to find a way to change his life completly, change his daily behaviour to a healthier one. any suggestions?

A. I am not aware of alcoholism. If diabetes is concern i have web site which provides information on alternative treatments such as ayurvedic herbs, homeopathy, yoga and acupressure treatments. Please visit
http://healthy-ojas.com/html/diabetes_mellitus.html
http://healthy-ojas.com/html/alternative_medicine_diabetes.html