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Title: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 12:51:35 PM
Well boys, after two years of drinking almost daily I have decided to check myself into a 3 months rehab program.

good thing is Im completly covered through insurance and they have a nice gym in there, a recreation center, hot tub and a bunch of other nice stuff.

I recently had my liver checked and the dr said I had a 40 year old liver at my age of 27. So the drinking has got to stop.



check it out

http://www.homewood.org/healthcentre/main.php?tID=0&lID=3
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: avesher on October 20, 2008, 12:53:17 PM
all the best to you--I quit 14 years ago.  You can do it
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: 240 is Back on October 20, 2008, 12:55:26 PM
have fun in there buddy.  no more drunken sluts for you.

getbig will be here when you return.



Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Sam on October 20, 2008, 12:55:52 PM
Good Luck Bro

Stay strong
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: tommywishbone on October 20, 2008, 12:57:39 PM
 >:( Nobody likes a quitter.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Permabulker on October 20, 2008, 12:58:45 PM
DAMN!  Tara has some NICE boobies!..

  Good luck in there man.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Jeffro on October 20, 2008, 01:03:49 PM
I'll pour a 40 out for you tonight, my neegar.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: jaejonna on October 20, 2008, 01:16:35 PM
sucks how ppl cant control thier urges.....



damn, its almost 420
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 02:02:21 PM
have fun in there buddy.  no more drunken sluts for you.

getbig will be here when you return.





I am allowed to bring my laptop in there, so I will still be on getbig whenever I can.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: jtsunami on October 20, 2008, 02:05:52 PM
I can't believe you just self owned yourself, you know how many getbiggers can now post picutures of your house and shit when you are posting from in there like squad's trailor, it will be brutal.  They will use google earth! 

Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Cromespyder on October 20, 2008, 02:07:24 PM
good luck
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: nycbull on October 20, 2008, 02:07:42 PM
what kind of drugs do they give you to ween you off
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: El_Pajero on October 20, 2008, 02:08:34 PM
you won't miss a thing.

alcohol = hard drugs.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: polychronopolous on October 20, 2008, 02:18:44 PM
Well boys, after two years of drinking almost daily I have decided to check myself into a 3 months rehab program.




You'll regret it.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: HTexan on October 20, 2008, 02:21:07 PM
withdrawals are going to be a bitch :(
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: dr.chimps on October 20, 2008, 02:32:17 PM
Best of luck to you. I'll hoist a few in your stead this weekend.  :)
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: HTexan on October 20, 2008, 02:36:24 PM
Best of luck to you. I'll hoist a few in your stead this weekend.  :)
I am going to drink a sam adams in your honor tonight ;D
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Big_Tymer on October 20, 2008, 02:38:29 PM
good luck mussolini.

they dont make those rehab clinics for quitting snuff do they?  i gotta quit that.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: danielson on October 20, 2008, 03:24:08 PM
I have been, 3 times actually. It was easy to stay clean while in there, but I wasn't down with the 12 step bullshit and the meetings sucked. I looked at it as more of a drug vacation by the third time(and an easy detox), cuz I knew it wasn't going to work. At any rate, I haven't used any drugs(besides valium) since January 7th, this time I used Suboxone for three months, no rehab. I wish I could say I was happier sober, but it is what it is. Good luck to you.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 20, 2008, 03:25:54 PM
This is the guy who advocated drinking like a case of beer while dieting per week.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: polychronopolous on October 20, 2008, 03:26:34 PM
Best of luck!!!

Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: danielson on October 20, 2008, 03:27:14 PM
This is the guy who advocated drinking like a case of beer while dieting per week.

Alcohol is to him what blow or speed might be to someone else. A true alcoholic can drink everyday and not only live a normal life, but in many cases do things better.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 20, 2008, 03:28:46 PM
I never understood how one can get addicted to booze. I feel absolutely miserable for days when I had too much. How does it work to get addicted? Serious question.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Wiggs on October 20, 2008, 03:30:38 PM
All the best to you. :)
Get well soon.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: bigdumbbell on October 20, 2008, 03:34:34 PM
almost two decades ago i graduated from the betty ford center. 
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 20, 2008, 03:35:25 PM
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Alcohol is to him what blow or speed might be to someone else. A true alcoholic can drink everyday and not only live a normal life, but in many cases do things better.

That's a ridiculous statement and if anything enables an alcoholic to continue their destructive path.

My old man drank himself to death at 37. He sure as hell didn't live a normal life nor did he do anything better via drinking.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:36:58 PM
I never understood how one can get addicted to booze. I feel absolutely miserable for days when I had too much. How does it work to get addicted? Serious question.

I just liked the taste of beer, and it became a nightly or daily routine.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: danielson on October 20, 2008, 03:37:05 PM
That's a ridiculous statement and if anything enables an alcoholic to continue their destructive path.

My old man drank himself to death at 37. He sure as hell didn't live a normal life nor did he do anything better via drinking.

Well, I could very well be wrong. I know about the effects of addictive drugs, no so much about alcohol addiction.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 20, 2008, 03:38:30 PM
I just liked the taste of beer, and it became a nightly or daily routine.

How many a day?
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:38:54 PM
That's a ridiculous statement and if anything enables an alcoholic to continue their destructive path.

My old man drank himself to death at 37. He sure as hell didn't live a normal life nor did he do anything better via drinking.

sorry to here about your old man. What was the actual cause of death?

I have decided to stop because of my liver enzymes, I would rather live to be old sober then die young drunk.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:39:43 PM
How many a day?

atleast 8, sometimes 24..an average of about 12 probably.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 20, 2008, 03:41:51 PM
atleast 8, sometimes 24..an average of about 12 probably.

But weren't you feeling sick all the time?
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:43:45 PM
But weren't you feeling sick all the time?

Never man, I never get hung over from drinking beer, not even after a 24. If I drink wine or spirits its a different story though.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 20, 2008, 03:45:22 PM
Never man, I never get hung over from drinking beer, not even after a 24. If I drink wine or spirits its a different story though.

Bad luck, I guess.
I would vomit for three days after just one night like that.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: bigdumbbell on October 20, 2008, 03:45:51 PM
Never man, I never get hung over from drinking beer, not even after a 24. If I drink wine or spirits its a different story though.
more denial
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:51:09 PM
denial? never denied I drank too much, just dont get hung over from beer. Lots of alcoholics are that way.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: QuakerOats on October 20, 2008, 03:56:18 PM
Never man, I never get hung over from drinking beer, not even after a 24. If I drink wine or spirits its a different story though.
we used to hang out with this guy who was the opposite, this little dude could down one of those bottles of vodka with the little handle on the side with a little orange juice and be totally coherent but literally 2 beers would knock the dude on his ass, anyway good luck big guy.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 03:59:17 PM
we used to hang out with this guy who was the opposite, this little dude could down one of those bottles of vodka with the little handle on the side with a little orange juice and be totally coherent but literally 2 beers would knock the dude on his ass, anyway good luck big guy.

thanks man
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 20, 2008, 04:01:52 PM
Good luck from me too.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: QuakerOats on October 20, 2008, 04:04:56 PM
thanks man
you'll be allright man, a young dude like you with the self discipline to build a good physique and compete in MMA should have no problems, both of those things are way tougher than kicking alcohol, you'll be fine.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Pete Nice on October 20, 2008, 04:10:29 PM
yeah, best of luck Mussolini.  Do what you got to do
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: bigdumbbell on October 20, 2008, 04:11:11 PM
denial? never denied I drank too much, just dont get hung over from beer. Lots of alcoholics are that way.
just curious, other than right now, when were u last sober?
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 04:12:59 PM
just curious, other than right now, when were u last sober?

Um in the mornings
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: GRACIE JIU-JITSU on October 20, 2008, 04:15:34 PM
  :D
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: bigdumbbell on October 20, 2008, 04:17:02 PM
in rehab you will learn more about addictions.  best wishes.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 20, 2008, 04:18:37 PM
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sorry to here about your old man. What was the actual cause of death?

I have decided to stop because of my liver enzymes, I would rather live to be old sober then die young drunk.


literally burned a hole in his intestines. By this point though he had dementia, failing liver, was broke and had severe diabetes all from drinking.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 04:24:44 PM

literally burned a hole in his intestines. By this point though he had dementia, failing liver, was broke and had severe diabetes all from drinking.

really sorry to here that man.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: cheftim on October 20, 2008, 04:26:33 PM

literally burned a hole in his intestines. By this point though he had dementia, failing liver, was broke and had severe diabetes all from drinking.
I was raised the same way. All the men in my family are dibetics. I was raised in a beer drinking family. If anyone doesn't know what that means? All day and all night. Cold, Cold, Cold!
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 20, 2008, 04:36:45 PM
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really sorry to here that man.

It's all good. In matters of addiction and personal destruction I leave it up to that person to choose the path they want to walk. He knew the result.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: tbombz on October 20, 2008, 04:41:32 PM
take it serious and dont look at your feelings and emotions as a weakness.  :)
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 04:51:46 PM
well When I look back on my life, all the bad decisions I've made, all the stupid things I've done I have always been under the influence.

This past year as a result of my drinking I lost my finace, friends, family, and lots of $. Enough is enough.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: tbombz on October 20, 2008, 04:57:09 PM
it wont come immidietly, it will take time, but eventually, if you allow it, you will be just as happy sober as you EVER were when you were drunk. give it time.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: dr.chimps on October 20, 2008, 05:14:32 PM
it wont come immidietly, it will take time, but eventually, if you allow it, you will be just as happy sober as you EVER were when you were drunk. give it time.
;)

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."  Frank Sinatra
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: tbombz on October 20, 2008, 05:19:47 PM
;)

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."  Frank Sinatra

lol.. frank..  i understand that kind of thinking... what he doesnt realize is that he is living a sub par life all day to only live a normal life once he gets drunk...
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: arce377 on October 20, 2008, 06:06:01 PM
 ALL OF THE BEST.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 06:13:04 PM
thanks for all the kind words guys.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: alejandro_torres on October 20, 2008, 06:22:33 PM
best of luck

my grandpa died of sirrosis.... :'(
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: tbombz on October 20, 2008, 06:30:42 PM
I never understood the whole "rehab" thing.  If you want to quit drinking, just quit.  Like someone else said, if I drank as much as you in a day, I'd probably feel like shit for two days and wouldn't drink for a week or two at least.  Having four or five drinks and catching a buzz is one thing, alcoholic-type "drinking" I just don't get.

Anyway, good luck.  If you fail, we will add you to the "your lack of willpower is sickening!" thread.
Dont be close minded. you have not experienced all things that can be experienced. you dont just JUMP INTO an addiction. it progresses. and 98% of people can not just 'quit' a TRUE addiction on there own.     its not as simple as just = stop performing the action. you have to fix the reason behind why you are abusing whatever your abusing.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Mussolini on October 20, 2008, 06:52:45 PM
I never understood the whole "rehab" thing.  If you want to quit drinking, just quit.  Like someone else said, if I drank as much as you in a day, I'd probably feel like shit for two days and wouldn't drink for a week or two at least.  Having four or five drinks and catching a buzz is one thing, alcoholic-type "drinking" I just don't get.

Anyway, good luck.  If you fail, we will add you to the "your lack of willpower is sickening!" thread.

click the link man, this place im going to is like a spa.. I can take my laptop so I can keep my job and theres a gym...
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Jeffro on October 20, 2008, 06:54:47 PM
I'm not really sure why this was sent to the "Religion" board. ???
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Necrosis on October 20, 2008, 07:08:10 PM
I never understood how one can get addicted to booze. I feel absolutely miserable for days when I had too much. How does it work to get addicted? Serious question.

it is physically addictive, aburptly stopping long term alcohol consumption can cause grand mal seizures. Its actions on the gabaergic system are probably the main reason

ANTABUSE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: wavelength on October 21, 2008, 05:11:02 AM
I'm not really sure why this was sent to the "Religion" board. ???

If at all, it should probably go to the Injury & Rehab board.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: Oldschool Flip on October 21, 2008, 05:21:06 AM
Maybe because they use the "12 step method", which involves belief and and prayer to God.
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: loco on October 21, 2008, 05:22:00 AM
Spirituality as a cure for alcoholism

"Carl Gustav Jung (IPA: [ˈkarl ˈgʊstaf ˈjʊŋ]) (July 26, 1875, Kesswil – June 6, 1961, Küsnacht) was a Swiss psychiatrist, influential thinker, and founder of analytical psychology."

"Jung's influence can sometimes be found in more unexpected quarters. For example, Jung once treated an American patient (Rowland H.) suffering from chronic alcoholism. After working with the patient for some time, and achieving no significant progress, Jung told the man that his alcoholic condition was near to hopeless, save only the possibility of a spiritual experience. Jung noted that occasionally such experiences had been known to reform alcoholics where all else had failed.

Rowland took Jung's advice seriously and set about seeking a personal spiritual experience. He returned home to the United States and joined a Christian evangelical church. He also told other alcoholics what Jung had told him about the importance of a spiritual experience. One of the alcoholics he told was Ebby Thatcher, a long-time friend and drinking buddy of Bill Wilson, later co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Thatcher told Wilson about Jung's ideas. Wilson, who was finding it impossible to maintain sobriety, was impressed and sought out his own spiritual experience. The influence of Jung thus indirectly found its way into the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous, the original 12-step program, and from there into the whole 12-step recovery movement, although AA as a whole is not Jungian and Jung had no role in the formation of that approach or the 12 steps."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung#Spirituality_as_a_cure_for_alcoholism
Title: Re: Going to Rehab
Post by: garebear on October 21, 2008, 05:35:55 AM
well When I look back on my life, all the bad decisions I've made, all the stupid things I've done I have always been under the influence.

This past year as a result of my drinking I lost my finace, friends, family, and lots of $. Enough is enough.

This kind of shit got me to quit, all the fucking regret. Either I would regret some shit that I did, or I couldn't even remember what I did ( although I was always reminded later ).

It takes BALLS to quit drinking, especially if all your friends do. You just have to fill that time up with something else or it just won't work. This is actually how I got into weightlifting.

Anyway, good luck to you, man. You are making the right move.