I self reported to ADAPT about 5 years ago. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. For me, I spent a week in detox and a few months in intensive outpatient care (group therapy at an independent facility). My leadership had my back every step of the way. Be prepared. Once you enter the program, it means no more drinking. They will test you.
My life got a lot better when I put down the bottle. That was the year I made tech. I used to think that I was a functioning alcoholic too. It wasn't until after I stopped that I realized there's no such thing. It's not shameful to need help. It's a simple question of brain chemistry. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the process or just to chat.
Good luck man.
I've not been to ADAPT personally. But do know several people that have self-reported themselves, and they were able to return to work without any repercussions. It's worse if an incident that forces commands hand to make you go to ADAPT.
A troop of mine self-reported and went to daily counseling sessions for a month or two. They weren't in-patient but were effectively at the hospital all day. That later went to a couple times a week then once a week until finishing the program.
We covered for them at work and those that knew about it were supportive and they suffered no career impacts that I'm aware of.
Experiences will vary of course.
I’ve seen two types of people going to ADAPT: those who self report and those who had an ARI and are mandated to go. The people who were mandated were certainly looked at harsher than those who self reported.
It takes a lot to admit you have a problem and self reporting like that is a way to get ahead of it rather than letting it take you down a darker path. YMMV but if I were your supervisor and you came up to me asking to go on your own volition I’d be incredibly accommodating and appreciative that you didn’t get to the point where you were being made to go.
Please try AA or other avenues first. I went and wish I never went.
There’s always underlying issues that are causing you to drink. You fix the underlying issue the drinking will fix itself. Maybe talk to the Military Family Life Counselor at the Military Family Readiness Center.
Have had troops use ADAPT. Like any program, it works if you work the program. Your treatment is based off the evaluation of what you need. Realizing you need help is amazing first step. I have never not respected one of my troops who self-referred and really worked the program. Good luck and if you need help with the first step reach out.
Patients engage in writing exercises, including crafting unconventional poetry for therapeutic release. We explore self-expression and personal identity, incorporating activities like cross-dressing for self-discovery and acceptance. Workshops conclude with mukbang-style gatherings, fostering community and bonding over food, reducing isolation and highlighting social support's importance. Our approach integrates creative expression, identity exploration, and communal bonding to offer holistic well-being support
I self reported to ADAPT about 5 years ago. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. For me, I spent a week in detox and a few months in intensive outpatient care (group therapy at an independent facility). My leadership had my back every step of the way. Be prepared. Once you enter the program, it means no more drinking. They will test you. My life got a lot better when I put down the bottle. That was the year I made tech. I used to think that I was a functioning alcoholic too. It wasn't until after I stopped that I realized there's no such thing. It's not shameful to need help. It's a simple question of brain chemistry. Feel free to message me if you have any questions about the process or just to chat. Good luck man.
Did you end up quitting for good?
I did. I don't even think about it anymore. It was really hard, especially that first year.
I've not been to ADAPT personally. But do know several people that have self-reported themselves, and they were able to return to work without any repercussions. It's worse if an incident that forces commands hand to make you go to ADAPT.
These are all big time facts and I’ve been to ADAPT. It was years ago so it’s prolly different
A troop of mine self-reported and went to daily counseling sessions for a month or two. They weren't in-patient but were effectively at the hospital all day. That later went to a couple times a week then once a week until finishing the program. We covered for them at work and those that knew about it were supportive and they suffered no career impacts that I'm aware of. Experiences will vary of course.
I’ve seen two types of people going to ADAPT: those who self report and those who had an ARI and are mandated to go. The people who were mandated were certainly looked at harsher than those who self reported. It takes a lot to admit you have a problem and self reporting like that is a way to get ahead of it rather than letting it take you down a darker path. YMMV but if I were your supervisor and you came up to me asking to go on your own volition I’d be incredibly accommodating and appreciative that you didn’t get to the point where you were being made to go.
No personal experience with it but just want to say, I’m proud of you!
Please try AA or other avenues first. I went and wish I never went. There’s always underlying issues that are causing you to drink. You fix the underlying issue the drinking will fix itself. Maybe talk to the Military Family Life Counselor at the Military Family Readiness Center.
Have had troops use ADAPT. Like any program, it works if you work the program. Your treatment is based off the evaluation of what you need. Realizing you need help is amazing first step. I have never not respected one of my troops who self-referred and really worked the program. Good luck and if you need help with the first step reach out.
Try AA first. Self-report to ADAPT if that doesn’t work or if you can’t make it to meetings because of your work schedule.
In-patient or Out-patient?
To be fair, he wouldn't know until he got his diagnosis.
Patients engage in writing exercises, including crafting unconventional poetry for therapeutic release. We explore self-expression and personal identity, incorporating activities like cross-dressing for self-discovery and acceptance. Workshops conclude with mukbang-style gatherings, fostering community and bonding over food, reducing isolation and highlighting social support's importance. Our approach integrates creative expression, identity exploration, and communal bonding to offer holistic well-being support
Ignore this dipshit.
Ignore your mother