Do the NHS ever send people to rehab?

[dinny]

And pay for it? Relative's partner at rock bottom (alcoholism) and relative seems to think the NHS are going to dry him out. Never heard of this, is it a possibility, anyone know? Thanks, Dinny

don't worry, not hijacking at all. I think mil's partner is beyond help, tbh

same as my mum. its such a waste of a life. My mums dad has parkinsons and is getting so much worse and would give anything to have his health but there is no cure

and then theres my mum who had the help there to stop drinking if she wants too but wont

v frustrating.

my mums liver is not so big it goes all across her stomach and down. think its beyond any help tbh

why do you think she drnks, SM? very distressing for you - was she an alcoholic when you were growing up?

she started drinking before her and my dad split up. used to be drunk by the time i got in from school.

my dad moved out with my brother and i was left with her to deal with her abusiveness - verbally and physically, drunkeness, moods, attempted overdoses etc etc

its only been the last few years that her friends have finally seen the way she is and reliased i was teling the truth all along and that she is a very good actress at playing the innocent one

such a waste of a life

God, that is awful. Do you think alcoholism is genetic or random?

Yes they do, this happened to a cousin of mine. He was also in trouble with the police before it was arranged. Waste of farking time though, as the stupid bastard got dried out, and then refused all the follow up care and coucelling and went back on the booze.

As with all alcohol treatments, it will only work if the person wants to quit

god i hope its random. personally due to my experiences i hardly ever drink. even if i do, i know when to stop but i can honestly say if i never had another alcoholic drink again it wouldnt bother me in the slightest .

im more of a diet cherry coke fan. sends me hyper

I think it's a possibility in everyuone, SM, given certain circumstances. mmmm, I love cherry D Coke too.

Martianbishop - yes, think mil's p would prob do same.

Hi, don't know if the whole country is the same but Social Services might also help. In our county they have specialist social workers for drug and alcohol addiction. They have centres for them to go to - i think they have different places for different stages of the detox. Social services may help with cost of this - they would pay a contribution (means tested) and SS pay the rest of fees.