Pretty long post but.......... If you have attended a rehab treatment center please read, answer some of the questions in the post and share your overall experience.

In my introduction to /r/opiates I mentioned that I'am a compulsive gambler and pill popper. While I know popping pills is not the answer they are issued legally by my doctor and I don't feel they are a major concern. The biggest issue in my life is gambling. I'm a compulsive gambler and have ruined my life and have caused pain to most of those around me. In the past 5 years i've lost over 500k and recently I have almost put my company into bankruptcy.

I know i need help and for the first time in my life I'm ready to get the help i need. I'm going to be checking into a 30 day rehab facility and I wanted to gain some knowledge from those here.

Gambling is not viewed in american culture the same as alcohol and drug abuse (which is insane because its a real addiction)and being as such there are very few gambling only treatment centers. Those gambling only facilities cost a pretty penny and seeing as I'm dead broke right now they are not an option.

What is an option is the healthright360 facility in SF. This is a addiction treatment facility covering the full gambit of addiction. Of the 120 beds only five are dedicated to gamblers. My questions and concerns are as follows.

Many of the residents at the facility are court ordered or are a part of their release from prison. What that tells me is many of the residents are not there on their own accord. This fact bothers me because I want and need help and really want to spend my days around people in the same mind set. I'm not afraid at all to be around addicts and criminals but I'd prefer to be around addicts and criminals that actually want help and are not there passing their time because the court said.

Questions

How was your experience at rehab?

What was it like being around many that didn't actually want help?

What did you learn while at the facility and how did it help you in your life after rehab?

Were you able to stay clean after rehab?

Did you feel like the rehab was worth it?

If you were a court ordered rehab participant please share your thoughts and explain the mind of yourself and those around you in the same position?

Please share anything and everything you can about the experience. I want to learn from each of you because you have walked in the shoes I'm about to walk. Thanks for your time.

Gambletilitsgone