There are always excuses involved in addiction and drug rehab. Things like, "you don't understand the pressure I'm under". I can't go to drug rehab right now, because I'm too busy at work and with my family. Given enough time, we can always find a "good reason" not to the things we need to move on in our life. The I'm too busy hanging on to my crappy life to work on improving it.
Even clients at a drug rehab center can find excuses. My favorite aunt is sick and I have to leave early. I think my wife is leaving me, and I have to go back and try to save my relationship. I think I have learned enough and I can save my family some money by leaving early. ( Funny how when buying drugs or alcohol there isn't a lot of concern about the family's finances. )
You know the great thing about excuses? They have no conscience. They can work both ways. You can use excuses to "justify" doing the right thing. How about, "I can always do those other things later, but now I'll just finish my drug rehab." I know there are things in my life I could be taking care of right now, but I'll be better equipped to do them after I go to drug rehab. I know I could spend the money on other things, but I think drug rehab is the best investment for me right now.
You see, if you realy want, you can use excuses to support you for doing the right thing. Why not take an old unhealthy habit and turn it into something that will support you. You already know how to make great excuses, so make up some the keep you in a drug and alcohol rehab program until you are done what you came to do, get sober.
