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Old 02-19-2012, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho View Post
crystal,

Do you have a drug court system there?

Here in Idaho, they use drugs court to divert people away from criminal issues. The judge holds the person accountable to therapy, job, and any standards he feels appropriate. It is a good kick in the butt to get going. Check with the authorities / prosecutors office etc. It would require him getting caught but he needs that.

Getting the issue out of your hands will be great.
I was sentenced to drug court after my release from prison Boot Camp.

I feel that it was a very important part of my recovery. They force you to stay sober. You get drug tested 3 times a week, can't miss days or get a dirty drug test or you'll get arrested and sent to jail. It was rough but once I stopped fighting the system it was easier and very beneficial to my recovery.

I haven't touched a drug since I graduated from drug court.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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