# So I just got out of Rehab **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 13, 2003, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858 "2003-05-13T02:56:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sleestak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/1 "2003-05-13T02:56:23Z")
I just got home from 5 weeks in The Meadows, a rehab in Arizona. Man, I feel damned good. I haven’t had a drink in over 6 weeks. I like being sober. Anyway, I’m back. WOO HOO! Six weeks without a computer really sucked but getting straight was worth it. Eric ---
**Author:** ![Ogre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ecb155/32.png) [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/2 "2003-05-13T03:07:11Z")
Congratulations, Eric. Stay away from the sauce. May your life be long and happy. ---
**Author:** ![Grace\_In\_Oz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/47e85d/32.png) [@Grace\_In\_Oz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grace_In_Oz)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/3 "2003-05-13T03:11:37Z")
Yeay!! Keep going, and congrats! Grace ---
**Author:** ![Ashkicker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4bbf92/32.png) [@Ashkicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashkicker)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/4 "2003-05-13T03:12:48Z")
That is great news. Nice to see you back. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Govindha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5fc32e/32.png) [@Govindha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Govindha)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/5 "2003-05-13T03:18:15Z")
Hey sleestak, do you care to discuss what led you to rehab(other than the obvious of course)? How much did you drink? How much did you really screw up? I don’t mean to pry, I’m just trying to decide whether or not I need help or can I actually kick the habit on my own. Anything you want to share will be greatly appreciated(any of you). Sorry for the slight hijack… ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/6 "2003-05-13T03:27:26Z")
Six weeks without a computer…maaaaan, another reason to never do drugs or booze! That’s just harsh! Congrats to you! You have the strength within you. You are stronger than the liquor. Congrats! BTW, being totally ignorant, if this is out of line, just shoot me, how does it work if you are in rehab and you have a job? Did you take an extended leave? Again, I don’t mean to pry…It’s just a mental tumbleweed… ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/7 "2003-05-13T04:13:52Z")
Awesome! Keep up the good work, and welcome back! ---
**Author:** ![Chief\_Crunch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e8c25b/32.png) [@Chief\_Crunch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chief_Crunch)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/8 "2003-05-13T06:18:41Z")
Being an alcoholic and a massive geek I don’t know if I’m more impressed by the alcohol abstinance or the lack of a computer for the six weeks. 🙂 Seriously, though, good luck, Eric. It gradually gets better from here on in. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/9 "2003-05-13T11:21:12Z")
Congrats! Welcome to the Board’s recovering community! Ms. Robyn started a 12-step group for us over at Yahoo – I’m sure she’ll be along to provide a link. twickster (another friend of Bill W.'s) ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/10 "2003-05-13T12:31:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by twickster \* > \*\*Congrats! Welcome to the Board’s recovering community! Ms. Robyn started a 12-step group for us over at Yahoo – I’m sure she’ll be along to provide a link. > > twickster (another friend of Bill W.'s) \*\* Always happy to help another friend of Bill’s. You may find us [here](http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDMB_12_Steppers/). It’s not an especially active group, but there is some great recovery. (Y’all need to start posting a little more often!) Congratulations on getting out of rehab, **sleestak** , and I hope we’ll see you over at Yahoo. Robin ---
**Author:** ![MsRobyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/11 "2003-05-13T12:33:14Z")
Or, [here](http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SDMB_12_Steppers/). Robin ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/12 "2003-05-13T12:41:46Z")
Congratulations, **sleestak**! Here’s hoping for lots more sober days for you. ---
**Author:** ![mallocks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mallocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mallocks)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/13 "2003-05-13T13:05:43Z")
grats. enjoy your freedom 😃 ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/14 "2003-05-13T13:44:49Z")
Good for you sleestak. Keep the faith and enjoy your newfound health. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/15 "2003-05-13T14:43:29Z")
Well done, it’s good to hear you did the right thing. May you reap the benefits, one day at a time. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/16 "2003-05-13T14:49:42Z")
Good for you, **slee** , and good to have you back on the boards. You look GOOD in sober. 🙂 Best, karol ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/17 "2003-05-13T14:50:06Z")
That’s terrific, man. Good for you, and keep on going! ---
**Author:** ![Uncommon\_Sense](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Uncommon\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncommon_Sense)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/18 "2003-05-13T18:15:10Z")
We ALL have it in us. WE are all proof. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2003, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-just-got-out-of-rehab/174858/19 "2003-05-13T18:28:17Z")
Welcome home, **sleestak**! I been worried…