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Five months clean about to start outpatient.drug abuse program what should i expect?

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Expect Challenges: You will feel challenged at times, but know that you have made it this far you can overcome any and all temptations.

Answered 5/6/2014

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Work the program: One day at a time. Recovery will take daily effort, use all the resources, support, help available. You will need it all. Good to start. Recovery is a life long process.

Answered 5/6/2014

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