Sorry for the confusion: I was there 9 years ago, for both alcohol and benzo abuse. I staid sober on the day before I went in, which was June 14th 2012.



FWIW, in total I spent 75 days there - 30 is a very short time to rewire the brain. This is (was) in Europe though, and was almost free. It was my first "try". The program was mostly CBT (cognitive behavior therapy).



And yes, it did help me, mainly because I wanted it to help me. Accepting help was the key. Hence why I'm now 9 years sober.


I can only speak for myself, but I think Icehouse would agree: I keep posting here to show it is indeed possible to get sober, even when you are completely down and out. And also as a way to be accountable.


Not saying it was easy - it wasn't, but it sure is today.