What to Do After Rehab

A lot of people know that they have a problem but aren't sure how to address it, or they are unaware that they even have an issue to deal with, and family is forced to stage an intervention. Residential drug and alcohol treatment centers are a vital first step for former drug and alcohol abusers, but they are only a first step. What people do after they leave a residential drug or alcohol treatment center is very important in determining whether or not they will successfully recover from their addiction.

 When people re-enter their own community with the fresh perspective of sobriety, it's often difficult for them to find new friends, resources to assist them, and even just a job. Family is an excellent aid that former substance abusers need to implement in the beginning of their community-based rehabilitation, but what is a former user supposed to do weeks and months down the road?

 Most states have planned measures for former substance abusers, like Vocational Rehabilitation. Through Vocational Rehabilitation, a former substance abuser can be issued a counselor who will assist them in making long-term recovery plans. Although residential drug and alcohol treatment centers are necessary, they need to be accompanied by a counseling on a long-term basis, as they would inform you, and coaching.

 Many former substance abusers have criminal records that include misdemeanors like intent to sell, carrying, or public intoxication. For people with criminal records, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors can issue a job coach, or employment specialist, who will help them to find meaningful employment that will limit their exposure to the substances they have issues with currently. A job coach can also assist former substance abusers in learning new interviewing skills and resume creation and design skills. For people who have finally overcome a life-long battle with a substance, it's important to support them in their success, so that they do not relapse.

My Love for Forums

My first ever forum was Cosmomagazine Philippines. I was just an avid reader of the magazine before until one time I just found myself typing cosmo's url at my browser. I didn't register at immediately and just read posts and thought of the members. It seems they are very close and they know each other very well. I thought it would be hard to fit in. A day came when I decided to register just to give it a shot. And my decision to join is a right decision. I "met" new people from different places, like lovellypau, kissy, prettybaby, sweet december, kirei, etc.I enjoy posting and exchanging of ideas. I enjoyed forum games. And it's the start of my love for forums... I joined FHM board also, though I was not as active here compared with cosmo. My love for forums led me to another site called Banidad. Somebody invited me to this new forum site. I just love posting here. I tried inviting some cosmo member to join Banidad. I just got hooked with Banidad, met more friends online, which includes mei, ems, bhebheQ , maderick, kitekpau, oishii etc. I attended their EB gathering which I wasn't able to do with the Cosmo family. Though some of the Banidad peeps are also Cosmo member, it's like hitting two birds with one stone ^_^

My forum life didn't just revolve around cosmo, banidad and fhm. I search for other forums of different types. I found fland, wherein I met quing and bogart. I joined Yehey, MTC, and some other forums. I am also a member of filipina4u.net which is now known as asian-westernmen. This is also a new site, for Singles out there who want to find their partner. ^_^

I love posting in forums, exchanging thoughts and playing forum games with the other members. I treasure the friendship that was built through forums. There are some real person online, but there are some who are not. Be careful in choosing and trusting the people you met online. Luckily, I found some real friends online.

And when I am tired with clicking and posting in PTP forum, you can still find me posting in these great forums:
Cosmo board
Asian-westernmen Forum
HappySmileOnline
Yehey Boards

And some other forums ^_^

New here!

Yes! I am new here. I am new with blogging...
I never imagined that I would open an account here.
I was just visiting some blogs, looking around, and just decided to open my own account.
I just don't know what to do here. hahaha
But I'll try my best to update this from time to time.

So if you have questions, or suggestions or some comments for me and my blog
I would gladly appreciate it.

mostly, contents here would be about my quest for earning online.
I am not a guru at that. But I'm doing my best.
I am earning, not a lot, but still it helps.
and soon I will be earning more!
If I can do it, You can do it also.