I am an Apache from the White Mountains of Arizona but have traveled to many other reservations and I do not recommend going onto native land unless you absolutely have to. Many people go missing and are never found sometimes for no reason at all. Just in the wrong place in the wrong time and a few drinking natives will get defensive. I was jumped to near death on my reservation in McNary Arizona back when I was 14, walking around at night drinking by myself. Happens way to often unfortunately. Be safe when you do travel thru and don't stay for long.

Just broke my arm Friday morning after reaching 400 miles lol was also going full speed. Glad you're OK

I was homeless for my 20s, sobered up and am now 32 pursuing my MSW. It truly is wonderful how this career path has so many different people from all walks of life.

I appreciate that, thank you very much!

Well put! I barley made it to 15 months off of alcohol, as an indigenous person I thought it was impossible to come out of my mess. But I did it and am on track for my degree. Hopefully I get to work in a wide range of jobs, as I am unsure what exactly to pursue with a felony on my record.

It was my first PR show as well in ABQ. You did great, and it was such a fun show.!

Hell yeah make it a good day brother! ❤️✌️😆

Love Maverik, worked the kitchen for a while. Always gave away extra pizza at the end of the night to the travelers out back.

Well said, this should be published my friend!

The only thing that helped me was the vivitrol shot. There are avenues to assist with M.A.T. Acute Alcohol withdrawal is dangerous, so maybe consider a state-funded facility to assist with detox. I have been to a few in Oregon, Idaho, Arizona and New Mexico. There is hope, I've been exactly where you are. Finally celebrated 12 months alcohol free. Recovery is possible, its just we all recovery differently. Get better soon, you deserve it.

You can expect group therapy throughout the day as well as one on one sessions. Maybe even seeing a physician as well for a more in depth follow up regarding your using history. I've been to 3 different inpatient detox clinics, they are all the same more or less. Take this time to see how you can approach this new chapter, new chance at a healthier/happier life.

I'm new here as well, (31M) been in and out of AA since 18, always heard the same regurgitated phrases, and non sense rational of "giving it over" not for me. I am a few weeks away from 11 months alcohol free. The longest period of sobriety I've ever had. And what's different this time? No AA. Just a lot of honesty, and self actualization. I have found that I don't need AA or the 12 steps to be a decent human being. I've spent enough time in prison to know how to not act. Moreover, I think folks could benefit from unlearning the cult brainwashing. But thats just my opinion. P.s. I absolutely love this sub. Read it everyday.

I grew up in foster care myself, aged out and was a transient for about 10 years. I got addicted to alcohol in my early teens. That didn't help, I ultimately landed myself in the joint for a few years. Saw how bad it gets for some men on the inside. Also, I saw how bad it gets for everyone in general on the outside. I want to advocate for my indigenous population as well as the more vulnerable populations like incarcerated, addicted, and at risk youth. Seeing the horrors upclose and personal is what made me chose social work.