For reasons I would rather not divulge I have to complete a 7 week outpatient drug rehab program. I had the preliminary interview and was placed into a relatively intensive program (at least to my standards). It is the least intensive program at this center so I guess I cannot complain.
The program is a total of 21 sessions which last a total of 7 weeks, 3 sessions a week 2 hours each session. In addition to the 21 sessions, I have to attend 4 marijuana anonymous meetings or alcoholics anonymous meeting every week which lasts about 1 hour for each meeting. That is a total of 10 hours wasted. While I am in this program I will be drug tested once a week. Someone will literally watch my penis as I piss in a cup.
I have a full time job which takes an hour to commute to and an hour to get back. Roughly 10 hours a day is devoted to my job and an additional hour and a half for this rehab program.
I do not know who in their right mind thinks these drug programs are an effective means to help people quit. I understand that some people want to go to rehab and quit drugs, but does putting additional time intensive stress help? Maybe 1 on 1 counseling and voluntary drug testing would be appropriate.
Caution, I am talking about marijuana only. Not alcohol, heroin, or opiates. I will keep everyone updated. Maybe one of the 12 step programs I have to follow will help me find some spirituality and succumb to a greater power….Not!
