Drug Treatment Myths and Facts
There is a lot of information available about the treatment of drug addiction. And while most of it is accurate, and presented to genuinely help the individual through a difficult time, there is also quite a bit of writing on the issue that is flat-out false. The information below helps you separate fact from fiction with regards to several of the most common myths about drug treatment.
Myths and Facts about drug treatment
Myth: Drug treatment can be completed in a very short period of time, often in as little as two weeks.
Fact: Effective drug treatment programs take a minimum of 90 days to complete in order to be successful. Research across a broad spectrum of treatment programs has identified this "90 day rule" time and time again.
Myth: Drug treatment must be voluntary in order for it to succeed
Fact: Individuals rarely admit that they have a drug problem. And as such, few enter drug rehab without the insistence of a third party (most commonly this role is played by family, friends, or the criminal justice system). Studies have shown that those who were coerced into entering drug treatment have just as high a recovery rate as those who entered voluntarily.
Myth: Drug addiction is a sign of personal weakness
Fact: Drugs alter the brain and its functions, and therefore affect the user's behavior as well. Those who become addicted to drugs are not doing so because they love it – it is occurring because the brain is tricking the body into believing that it needs the drugs in order to function properly. Drug addiction is a matter of chemistry, not character.
Myth: Individuals who don't succeed in rehab are a "lost cause"
Fact: Nothing could be further from the truth! There are many individuals who are unable to achieve success their first, second or even third time through rehab. But because they press on and remain vigilant, many of these same, relapsed individuals achieve their breakthrough on their next attempt. When dealing with a loved one who attempt recovery, it is best to think of the process as a marathon rather than a sprint.
Myth: Going to drug rehab is like being in prison
Fact: Although many people believe that residential drug treatment programs are harsh, scary environments, the opposite is actually true. Drug rehab centers are safe, comfortable places filled with caring staff members who have devoted their lives to helping people overcome drug addiction.
Myth: You can beat drug addiction on your own
Fact: To defeat drug addiction, and do it the right way, you need to work with professionals in a program that has a proven track record of success. At Michael's House, we offer you that program, and so much more. Our residential rehab program is second none, and has helped thousands of individuals regain control of their lives.
Contact Michael's House at 1-877-345-8494 for more information about how you can get help and get clean, once and for all.
